Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on December 08, 1951)

Happy Birthday, Bill Bryson! May your day be filled with as much humor and curiosity as your delightful wanderings through Britain in "Notes from a Small Island." Your witty observations have made us laugh out loud, nod knowingly, and occasionally spill tea on ourselves. Thanks for reminding us that even the smallest island can hold endless adventures.

And let's not forget your brilliant knack for making science accessible (and hilarious) in "A Short History of Nearly Everything." You've taught us more about atoms, dinosaurs, and the universe than our high school teachers ever could—sorry Mr. Johnson! Here's to another year of exploring life's quirks with laughter and wonder.