Leonhard Euler's 306th Birthday

Leonhard Euler, born on the 15th April 1707, was a Swiss mathematician and physicist who made many important discoveries which were vital in the fields of mathematics and physics. His notable works include the introduction of modern mathematical terminology and notation, as well as his contributions in mechanics, fluid dynamics, optics and astronomy.

Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th Birthday

Today's Google doodle features detailed illustrations of some insects, caterpillars, butterflies and oddly enough, an iguana or some lizard-like entity as well.

It is apparently created to celebrate the 366th birthday of a German naturalist and scientific illustrator, Maria Sibylla Merian. She was known for her detailed observations and documentation of butterfly metamorphosis.

Ain't no Multiple Choice Question

Is it because life ain't no multiple choice question
that we don't know what to do with our lives?

Is it because life has no paths A, B and C
that we don't know which way to go is correct?

To be always focused on the negative aspects
and dare not press forward...

Or to be overly positive
and fail to see the pitfall in front of you?

Where do we go from here
and how do we balance ourselves?

- BuLaDiFu -

Douglas Adams' 61st Birthday

Today's Google doodle is actually dedicated to Douglas Adams, an English writer who is best known for writing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

International Women's Day 2013

Today's doodle features cartoonish faces representing women from all sorts of countries, races and religions. This doodle serves to mark the "International Women's Day" that happens on the 8th of March every year.

Miriam Makeba's 81st Birthday

Miriam Makeba, a.k.a Mama Africa, was a Grammy Award-winning South African singer and civil rights activist. She was known for popularizing African music in the U.S. and around the world as well as her campaigning efforts against racial segregation in South Africa.