Quote of the day
The [Nobel ]prize is such an extraordinary honor. It might seem unfair, however, to reward a person for having so much pleasure over the years, asking the maize plant to solve specific problems and then watching its responses.
Richard Carew

Born: July 17, 1555
Died: November 6, 1620 (aged 65)
Bio: Richard Carew was a Cornish translator and antiquary.
Known for:
- The survey of Cornwall (1602)






