Happy Birthday, Jules
How many kids around the world first got interested in science because of a Jules Verne book or movie ? How many wanted to become oceanographers because of this:
Or maybe marine biologists because of this:
Disney
And how many Steampunks are out there now because of this comic:
Google™ has it covered, and check out their innovative Doodle.
Then go read one of his stories ( many are .99 cents e-books ) and wish Jules a Happy Birthday.