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Post by barb43 on Oct 10, 2020 14:20:52 GMT
Had her research partners been honest about her research, instead of stealing credit for her work, she would have likely shared a Nobel prize with them. Nonetheless, she has received a number of posthumous awards for her contributions.
In July 2020, a celebration was held in her honor. Had she lived, she would have turned 100. A coin was issued in her memory, and a street was named for her as well. This was all in the UK, of course.
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Post by M. Hawbaker on Oct 10, 2020 15:40:18 GMT
Rosalind Franklin?
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Post by barb43 on Oct 10, 2020 20:38:32 GMT
Yes, Rosalind Franklin - the Dark Lady of DNA.
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Post by M. Hawbaker on Oct 12, 2020 21:15:45 GMT
These three 15th century men were the captains of three famous ships:
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Post by barb43 on Oct 14, 2020 1:24:49 GMT
The one on the far right is Martin Alonso Pinzon, captain of the Nina; his brother, Vicente Yanez Pinzon, captain of the Pinta is on the far left. I remembered one was named Martin, and I thought he was the one on the left. I couldn't remember the other's name - but I remembered they were brothers. .... this is dredging up gradeschool memories, I'll have you knoew! I knew the new man in the middle had to be a cartographer, but I didn't know his name, so that took a little bit to find. He is Juan de la Cosa, a cartographer and navigator. He sailed with Columbus on the second voyage. The original man in the middle was Christobal Columbus, captain of the Santa Maria. And as for whether we should celebrate "Columbus Day" or the new idea of "Indigenous People's Day", well, let's celebrate both!!
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Post by M. Hawbaker on Oct 14, 2020 1:53:19 GMT
Correct!
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Post by barb43 on Oct 14, 2020 21:03:13 GMT
A certain National League MLB team, years back, was known by a nickname indicating they were a real powerhouse bunch of players. The man below was on the team during that ^^^ time. He won numerous awards & many consider him to have been one of the best at his position in baseball history. If I were more specific, there would be no doubt in a heartbeat who he is.
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Post by scott on Oct 14, 2020 23:00:32 GMT
Too easy. Joe Morgan.
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Post by barb43 on Oct 14, 2020 23:52:55 GMT
I was trying not to make it totally obvious, but it was hard! Yep, Joe Morgan. Edited for the privilege of bragging on this great Cincinnati Reds Second Baseman. Joe Morgan was a key member of the Cincinnati Reds' famed Big Red Machine. He was a two-time National League Most Valuable Player; a 10-time All Star; and a five-time Gold Glove Award winner. Along with Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, and Pete Rose, Morgan helped the Reds win back-to-back World Series championships in 1975 and 1976. Cincinnati also reached the World Series in 1972, Morgan's first year with the Reds. He was a .271 career hitter, with 268 home runs, 1,133 RBIs, 1,650 runs scored and 689 stolen bases, 11th in baseball history. He set the NL record for games played at second base and ranked among the career leaders in walks. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990. The Reds inducted him into their hall of fame and retired his number (8). The photo used in this thread was taken during the 26th Annual Sports Emmy Awards. He was the winner of the Outstanding Sports Personality-Sports Event Analyst. He worked in sports broadcasting for 25 years after he retired from playing the game. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30100016/baseball-hall-famer-joe-morgan-dies-77www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/joe-morgan-winner-outstanding-sports-personality-sports-news-photo/120980984?adppopup=true
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Post by scott on Oct 15, 2020 18:53:42 GMT
Her notebooks will kill you if you're not careful. French scientist.
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Post by barb43 on Oct 15, 2020 22:31:27 GMT
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Post by scott on Oct 16, 2020 17:02:08 GMT
Yes.
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Post by barb43 on Oct 16, 2020 17:22:50 GMT
I loved the clue, Scott - "Her notebooks will kill you if you're not careful."
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Post by barb43 on Oct 19, 2020 13:15:14 GMT
After his 2 superiors resigned rather than follow a Presidential order, this man became the acting head of a federal executive department. He did as the President of the day directed, but didn't feel good about it. He was afraid the action would label him as a man who did the President's bidding to save his job.
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Post by barb43 on Oct 21, 2020 19:00:36 GMT
It was a Saturday night, 47 years ago yesterday that the 2 guys who were ahead of our mystery man each resigned rather than follow the President's orders to fire someone. This man planned to resign, once he'd carried out the firing, but the other 2 guys talked him into staying in the position for a time.
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