It's extremely rare for more than one person to come up with the same idea for a new invention. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
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It's unlikely that Archimedes actually existed. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
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Johnson believes that sharing ideas is one of the best sources of inspiration. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
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Most big discoveries or developments occur over a long time - often years. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
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Is an untrue 'eureka' story the same as a lie? Why? / Why not?
The eureka story is simply a more dramatic version of the truth. / A eureka story conceals the truth about where ideas come from.
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Choose the correct meaning for the expression. WITHOUT EXCEPTION a. in every case b. in unusual circumstances b. with no disagreements
a. in every case
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What is the following expression meant to make us think or feel about the topic? (line 71) 'while there may even be ... , in fact, ..'
That there may be a little truth in the story, but overall the reality is different.
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Choose the correct meaning for the word. ADJACENT a. imagined b. unexpected c. next to
c. next to
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What is the following expression meant to make us think or feel about the topic? (line 67) 'They want to say .... But in fact ...'
People like the idea of a good story, even if it isn't the truth.
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Why do you think a 'eureka' story is often more appealing than the truth?
A eureka story is more dramatic. People seem to enjoy the idea of a brilliant mind being struck suddenly by inspiration, like discovering a beautiful diamond.
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Choose the correct meaning for the word. INNOVATION a. machine b. new idea c. question
b. new idea
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What is the following expression meant to make us think or feel about the topic? (line 1) 'The story goes ...' and (line 47) 'so-called eureka moments'
This wording suggests that the story may or may not be true.
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Choose the correct meaning for the word. HUNCH a. an idea based on feeling b. an unoriginal idea c. an incorrect idea
