January 5 is George Washington Carver Day in honor of
the brilliant agricultural chemist who died on this day in
1943. Nicknamed "the Peanut Man" and the "Wizard of Tuskegee,"
Carver headed the agricultural department of the Tuskegee Institute
in Alabama and was one of the most prominent scientist of his day.
He was renowned for finding new uses for everyday items. Carver's
research in improved farming techniques helped to
revolutionize farming in America. He once wrote, "I wanted to know
the name of every stone and flower and insect and bird and beast."
