ELI5 Einstein - why is e = mc squared such a big deal?
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Why is the discovery of e=mc^2 such a big deal? How important was it really? In what way did it make smartphones possible? What was special about the way Einstein was taught algebra? Why do we always think of the iconic photo of Einstein with his tongue out?
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ELI5 Einstein - why is e = mc squared such a big deal?