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1970
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This clip has reenactments of Sir Isaac Newton, a 16th (sixteenth) century scientist, who discovered the universal law of gravity. It begins with Edmond Halley, a fellow scientist and colleague of Newton, explaining via direct address into the camera, the small roll he played with the publishing of that law. Cuts to Newton standing over a table of science equipment, trying to practice alchemy. Cuts to Halley talking to Newton as he practices alchemy.