by Anna Kuhl | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
Leo Hendrik Baekeland’s journey from a cobbler’s son to a renowned chemist is a story of unexpected twists and groundbreaking discoveries. Born in 1863 to a Belgian cobbler, Leo’s path was redirected by his determined mother, who insisted he study...
by Anna Kuhl | Mar 8, 2024 | Blog
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest composers in history, had a unique approach to productivity that defied conventional norms. Toward the end of his life, he became a chronic night owl, regularly finding his creative peak in the quiet of the night. Reports...
by Anna Kuhl | Mar 1, 2024 | Blog
In January 1954, a remarkable event unfolded at the Fay School, a century-old boys’ boarding school in Southborough, Massachusetts. Measles, a common and highly contagious disease at the time, had swept through the school, leaving many students bedridden. Amidst...