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TV's "Mr. Wizard," Don Herbert, Dies At 89

Posted by kdawson on from the so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-experiments dept.

XorNand writes "Television's Mr. Wizard, Don Herbert, died today at 89. He introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science. Herbert, who had bone cancer, died at his suburban Bell Canyon home near Los Angeles."

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  1. Re:Sad week for TV Mr.'s by cyphercell · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    that was funny - you insensitive mod!!!

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  2. Re:Sad week for TV Mr.'s by Grimbleton · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What part of professional wrestling are you new to? :D