Who discovered penicillin?
AnswerAlexander Fleming
Fleming noticed mold killing bacteria in his lab.
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The basics
Which nurse became famous for her work in the Crimean War?
AnswerFlorence Nightingale
Nightingale reformed hospital sanitation and nursing.
Going deeper
Who developed the first smallpox vaccine in 1796?
AnswerEdward Jenner
Jenner used cowpox to protect against smallpox.
Aspirin's active ingredient was originally linked to which plant?
AnswerWillow bark
Willow bark contains salicin, a precursor of aspirin.
Pasteurization is named after which scientist?
AnswerLouis Pasteur
Pasteur showed heating kills harmful microbes.
Expert level
In which year did Fleming discover penicillin?
Answer1928
Fleming made the discovery in 1928.
In which year did the World Health Organization declare smallpox eradicated?
Answer1980
The WHO certified global eradication in 1980.
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