Where did Newcomb’s dedication to self-education begin?
Nova Scotia
Massachusetts
At sea
Harvard
Answer
In Nova Scotia, Simon Newcomb's voracious appetite for knowledge and lack of formal education fueled his self-directed learning journey. Despite the absence of traditional schooling, Newcomb immersed himself in books and engaged in intellectual pursuits, laying the groundwork for his remarkable achievements in astronomy, mathematics, and economics.
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