History is full of apocryphal stories — tales like the one of George Washington and the cherry tree, or Marie Antoinette and her infamous dessert suggestion. In all likelihood, they aren't actually true, even if they play an important role in how we understand these historical figures. Probably the most famous apocryphal tale from science is that of Isaac Newton and the falling apple that inspired the theory of gravity. As it turns out, that story might be more legit than you'd expect. And the proof is in a scattered forest of apple trees growing all over the world to this very day. A Seed of TruthFalling Far From the TreeWritten by Reuben Westmaas September 12, 2018Wake up with the smartest email in your inbox. Our Best Articles Daily