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Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin!
Alexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming was born in Ayrshire on august 6, 1881. He was the son of a farmer. At the age of 13 he trained as a doctor.
Discovery: Penicillin
Fleming discovered that mold can kill many bacteria, the thing he found in mold was penicillin and that's what killed the bacteria and fungi.
Impact Today
Penicillin is now used worldwide for curing and fighting off diseases.
Just in A Hurricane hits!
In August 27, 1881 a hurricane hits the Carolinas and Florida, killing around 700 people.