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AugThe Greatest Little Paintbrush Ever
On August 6, 1881, doctor and bacteriologist Sir Alexander Fleming was born. As a doctor in the British Army Medical Corps (WWI), Fleming relied on his own skills in titration, the continuous measurement and adjustment in balancing a medication … Continue reading →
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JunDown to the Last Detail
On June 21, 1868, English zoologist Edwin Stephen Goodrich was born. As a promising student at the Slade School of Art, Goodrich became interested in zoology eventually specializing in comparative anatomy – a study that uses the data and achievements … Continue reading →
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Acadia National Park
On February 26, 1919, the first national park east of the Mississippi River was designated in Maine. Originally called Lafayette National Park, 10 years later it was renamed Acadia, a name that better reflects the area’s history. It includes … Continue reading
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Tagged Acadia National Park, biodiversity, February 26, intertidal pools, marine biome, New England coast, On This Day, The Roberta Bondar Foundation
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