This chapter explores the historical context and scientific impact of past solar eclipses, particularly focusing on the 1918 and 1919 events that verified Einstein's predictions and challenged Newton's theory of gravity. The conversation delves into the process of verifying Einstein's prediction in general relativity during a solar eclipse, highlighting the significance of observing the bending of light. It also discusses the communal joy of witnessing eclipses firsthand and touches on the manipulation of past events related to eclipses for intimidation, with a humorous twist.

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