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1. Albert Einstein: A great man by all accounts, he was humble as well as brilliant. He showed truly showed the word the power of the human mind and how it can be used to benefit all of mankind.
2. Steven Hawking: One of the most brilliant of all people on this earth today, Dr. Hawking is just unbelievably fascinating to listen to. His thought progressions are not too hard to understand since he has the unbelievable talent of being able to take complex ideas and break it down to where one almost feels like they understand his geniousness.
3: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Dr. Tyson is funny, brilliant, kind, and outspoken. He is relateable and charismatic and thats not even talking about his mind. I love how he promotes science and all its wonders to a generation that seems to care less and less while being more and more dependent on science. I love his passion and energy, I love the way he thinks and I feel like I am a lot like him in many ways. Dr. Tyson is truly a hero to me which is why I am so happy to own this:
4. Gene Kranz: The most famous flight director in NASA history, he manged a bunch of engineers who got Apollo 11 to the moon and Apollo 13 back home. His leadership and technical know how is just all inspiring in every way; he is the man all engineers want to be like!
5. Neil Armstrong: The perfect hero in every way, shape, and form. Need I say more?
6. Werner Von Braun: The father of all rocketry as well as the designer of the Saturn V rocket that brought us to the moon.
7. Buzz Aldrin: Gotta love Buzz, he is a very animated guy also very fun to listen to.
8. Virgil Ivan Grissom: Second American in space and a truly brave man. He unfortunately died a most gruesome death but still while in the face the death kept his composure. He was a great pilot as well as a man who wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
9. John Glenn: First American to orbit the earth as well as the oldest man to ever go into space at the age of 77. This Marine is the only Mercury 7 Astronauts to fly on the Space Shuttle. At the age of 91, this man still stands strong inspiring generations upon generations. "God Speed John Glenn" indeed!
10. Gordon Cooper: One of the Original 7 Astronauts, Gordon was considered the best pilot out of the bunch.
11. Alan Shepard: First American in space as well as first person to go into space with piss in their flight suit. He was on the pad for so long he couldn't hold it in and had to wait for permission to relieve himself, when you got to go you got to go and he went into space with a wet flight suit. Also if this doesnt make you love the story of the first American in space the prayer he said before lift off on historic flight will: "Dear God, please dont let me fuck this up!" Though what was really said was lost to history the above quote became known as Shepard's prayer.
12. John Young: If you ever herd this man talk you would instantly say he is a badass! But not only is he a badass he absolutely brilliant as well. He flew in the Gemini Program, the Apollo Program, and the Shuttle Program. He was also the Commander of the first ever Space Shuttle Launch.
13. Sir Isaac Newton: Lets see here, Invented Calculus to solve Kepler's Equation, father of physics, and true scientific genius. Often regarded as the most brilliant man ever to live it is hard to not me amazed by this great man and his resume.
14. The Beatles: Their music is not only please to the ear, but is also pleasing to the mind.
15. George Washington: A brilliant military general and tactician as well as father of my country. When offered to be King he turned it down to be President and then get the chance to live out the rest of his days with his wife. As President he went along with policies he wasn't particularly in favor of just because he saw their use and practicality as well as he supported his opposing political party ... I love that!
16. Eddie Rickenbacher: My father was named after him; he was the greatest American ace of WWI. Ever since I was a kid I had dreams of being like him; unfortunately those dreams are now dead this is still man who has inspired me through the years.
17. Jim Lovell: Though he never made it to the moon he came close both times. The first time on Apollo 8 was a lunar orbit (a practice for Apollo 10 and 11) and the second time was the unfortunately case of Apollo 13 in which he orbited the moon using its gravity to set up a return trajectory to Earth. The greatest successful failure in history was accomplished underneath this man's command!
18. Winston Churchill: "If you are going through hell keep going!" Called my many to be one of wittiest persons in history read quotes from this man really speaks towards his intelligence. Then when one looks at what he accomplish for Britain and the Allies in WWII and one further appreciates this great man. V Victory always Mr. Churchill!
19. Franklin D. Roosevelt: I have 2 favorite Presidents, Goerge Washington and FDR. FDR. had one of the toughest Presidency's in US history and despite the Great Depression, WWII, and his polo he stood tall! He lead a nation through its darkest hour and to the last days of his life marched towards the light!
20. Dr. Michio Kaku: Not many scientists can be so creative, Dr. Kaku is not one of them. He is one who makes the listener feel as if ANYTHING is possible even if it seems to stretch physical limits. Just watch any video with him in it and you will be instantly amazed.
21. Walt Disney: One the verge of failure he kept to his goal and built an empire that still stands strong to this day. He is a man who preaches success through failure, something I feel is extremely important. He shows what sheer will, passion, and determination can accomplish!
22. Morgan Freeman: Yes he is JUST and actor
(yes I really don't think actors are that great, they just do what all humans are capable of doing and that is acting human and get paid millions of dollars for doing it. They are train monkeys performing off of the trainers greatness) however he is one who I really think has a beautiful mind. I love Watching Through the Wormhole and hearing what in sciences fascinates Mr. Freeman as well as hearing him explain complex science theory ... he is actually really good at it!
23. George Lucas: How many engineers and scientist exist because of his masterpiece? Any scifi fan has to love this man .. case closed!
24. Howard Hughes: His H-4 Hercules still has the biggest wingspan of any aircraft EVER BUILT .. STILL! The man is just an innovator in every way shape and form. He is the man every millionaire/billionaire should seak to be like! He is hard working and determined as well as a perfectionist in all that he does!
25: Amelia Earhart: Unfortunately my only lady on this list. I truly love her determination, spirit, and courage.