Tuesday, February 23, 2016

23 Feb, 2016: Day 70

Question 1:
What was Robert Brown looking at through a microscope when he found evidence of the 1827 scientific concept named in his honor? Answer: grains.


Google was being fairly difficult on this question, knowing that observing pollen through a microscope could mean looking at grains or spores. The concept that he witnessed is known as Brownian motion. When looking for the answer it's better to head to Wikipedia to see the biography of Robert Brown. Pay close attention to the Brownian motion portion.

Question 2:
Who, along with his wife, gave Harper Lee the gift of a year's wages so that she could quit her job "to write whatever you please"? Answer: Michael Brown.


Please see Day 51 for the explanation..

Question 3:
Who presented Tonga's royal family with the animal that, when he died, was believed to be one of the longest-living animals on record? Answer: Captain James Cook.


Please see Day 7 for the explanation.

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