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For example, the eccentricity of the Earth's orbit is 0.0167.
Eccentric behavior is often considered whimsical or quirky, although it can also be strange and disturbing.
American millionaire Howard Hughes, for example was considered to be very eccentric, and stored his urine in glass jars and never cut his hair or nails.
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 Eccentricity
Through time, the eccentricity of the Earth's orbit slowly changes from nearly 0 to almost 0.05 as a result of gravitational attractions between the planets (see graph [1]).
In mechanical engineering, an eccentric is a wheel that rotates on an axle that is displaced from the focus of the circle described by the wheel; in other words, a mechanical motion that can operate either as a cam or a crank, depending upon how it is driven.
American millionaire Howard Hughes, for example, was considered to be very eccentric in his old age, when he stored his urine in glass jars and never cut his hair or nails.
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An eccentric is someone whose behaviour, beliefs and/or hobbies deviates in significant way from the accepted norms that the rest of the society that defines that person recognizes as proper or as traditional.
There are historical cases where an eccentric may have taken the mantle intentionally for religious reasons (Holy fools of Russian folklore, for example) or used it as an unusual way to make a semblance of living.
However, even if eccentric may have mental problems, he is usually relatively harmless and may face only social ostracism and ridicule and even some bemused affection and respect.
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 List of people widely considered eccentric - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the purposes of this article, an eccentric is someone whose behaviour, beliefs and/or hobbies deviate in a significant way from the accepted norms of their society, but otherwise can function largely as normal in society.
There are historical cases where an eccentric may have taken the mantle intentionally for religious reasons (Russian Yurodivy, for example) or used it as an unusual way to make a semblance of a living.
Albert Einstein, physicist whose appearance is perhaps that of the stereotypical eccentric scientist.
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 List of notable eccentrics
Eccentrics are usually too impractical to attract serious following even in the level religious movements, like breatharians and if they do, the followers are similarly non-threatening.
Some entertainers and artists like Salvador Dalí use eccentric lifestyle to draw attention to themselves and exploit the common perception that creativity and madness are closely related.
Eccentrics with possible mental problems are usually relatively harmless and may face only social ostracism and ridicule, and even some bemused affection and respect.
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He was apparently born in Zagreb of a Siberian immigrant family, and later in life claimed to be of Italian origin.
He had several unrealized plans, including a fight film with Don King (Antonio asked for a million dollars), a double bill with Tiny Tim (he had a very soft, gentle singing voice), and feats of strength such as lifting the cross on Mount Royal and pulling a Boeing 747.
As he grew older, he became a noted eccentric figure in his home town of Montreal.
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Frank Chu's perception and interpretation of the world and his eccentric behavior are consistent with most symptoms of schizophrenia.
They prefer to describe him as eccentric, with bizarre ideas and behaviors in the service of a unique and interesting variety of performance art.
Like Wesley Willis his art and public presence is essential to his identity, without which he would not have his friendships, recognition, and place in the public consciousness.
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 Eccentricity (behaviour) - All About All   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Eccentricity is often associated with genius or extreme creativity.
The individual's eccentric behavior is seen as the outward expression of his unique intelligence or creative impulse.
In this view, the eccentric's habits are incomprehensible not because they are illogical or the result of madness, but because they stem from a mind so original that it cannot be conformed to "normal" society.
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In later years his behaviour became quite eccentric, having been at odds with the scientific establishment for most of his life.
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Pickover, Clifford A., "Strange Brains and Genius, The Secret Lives of Eccentric Scientists and Madmen".
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 Definition Of Eccentric   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Eccentric behavior is often considered whimsical or quirky, although...
Pertaining to an eccentric; as, the eccentric rod in a...
The general term "eccentric" refers to two circles whose center is not at the same point...
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However, an eccentric millionaire would not behave in a way society or other millionaires would recognize as typical—maintaining lavish surroundings, for example.
Many comedians behave in eccentric ways even off-stage for professional reasons—to maintain their funny public image.
See also: Fantastic Architecture: Personal and Eccentric Visions by George R. Collins et al.
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 Eccentricity (behavior) - Wikpedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This page refers to eccentricity in behavior and popular usage.
For other uses, see the disambiguation page: eccentricity.
This page was last modified 04:50, 21 Feb 2005.
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