Brothers and Sisters Unite: Tales of Families Who Were a Little Too Close

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein developed groundbreaking theories that shaped the way we see the world today. When he wasn’t writing books, teaching, or formulating famous equations, the scientist was busy wooing the only female student in his class – Mileva Maric.

A portrait of Albert Einstein.

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In 1902, their student-teacher affair went from after-class hookups to a full-on committed relationship after Mileva became pregnant with their child. Albert and Mileva married the following year. So far, no incest, right? But then came the next woman.

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