Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
Before settling down in Athens to head the Academy, Aristotle had this little job tutoring young Alexander of Macedonia, who would, you know, become Great.
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Contrary to popular belief, Aristotle was not totally thrilled with democracy as a form of government. (Source)
Aristotle narrowly escaped the same end as Socrates—death by drinking hemlock, yikes— after he was charged with "impiety"—the same offense that took down his predecessor. (Source)