Let's make this birthday one to remember.

66 years old (Born on March 20, 1959)

Happy Birthday, Mary Roach! May your celebration be as delightfully quirky and endlessly fascinating as your adventures through cadavers and digestive tracts. Your fearless exploration of life's oddities has taught us that science can indeed be hilarious, intriguing, and occasionally stomach-churning.

From unraveling the mysteries of germ warfare to championing bamboo solutions, you've shown us that curiosity knows no bounds—or gag reflexes. Here's hoping this year brings you even more peculiar discoveries and award-winning insights. Keep boldly going where few dare venture; after all, nobody makes science quite as entertainingly weird as you do! Cheers to another unforgettable orbit around the sun!