[DouglasKC]

[Red Badger]

From Wiki:

In 1702, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek gave a detailed description of Rotifer vulgaris and subsequently described Melicerta ringens and other species. He was also the first to publish observations of the revivification of certain species after drying.

[Gaffer]

Fun fact:

James Arness played the Thing in the original movie.

[Ciaphas Cain]

Heh. I watched that movie a few nights ago. Perfect way to while away a winter night :-D