has everyone seen the google doodle for today? Antonie van Leeuwenhoek 384th birthday

[niyad]

the "father of microbiology"

Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek[note 1] (/ˈleɪvənhʊk/, Dutch: [ɑnˈtoːni vɑn ˈleːuə n)ˌɦuk] ( listen); October 24, 1632 – August 26, 1723) was a Dutch tradesman and scientist. He is commonly known as "the Father of Microbiology", and considered to be the first microbiologist. He is best known for his work on the improvement of the microscope and for his contributions towards the establishment of microbiology.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonie_van_Leeuwenhoek

[AmericanActivist]

1. Yes, I saw it, and I liked it but didn't know who it was. Glad you and other DUers

provided info.



Here's the other thread about today's Google Doodle

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028249038

[niyad]

2. thank you for linking to the earlier post. I had not seen it.

[AmericanActivist]

3. You're welcome. The more information the merrier eh :) nm

[ProfessorGAC]

4. I Remember That From 4th Grade Science

You got extra credit if you remembered how to pronounce his last name.

[niyad]

5. smith

[ProfessorGAC]

6. Sorry, No Extra Credit For You!

BTW: In high school, the biology teacher had a replica of van Leeuwenhoek's original microscope. It worked, but it was HARD to use.

[niyad]

7. how cool was that??????