Both Copernicus and Galileo supported the theory of a heliocentric solar system. That means they thought the sun was the center of the solar sytem and all planets revolved around it, while everyone else beleived the Earth was the center of the solar system (geocentric solar system). Both were punished for their views.
<span>The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840.</span>
In the old times, it was used as a word for a pirate or a robber, while in the modern era, it is someone who engages in long speeches in order to prevent a bill from being voted. He essentially steals time from the parliament.
