88 years old (Born on November 23, 1936)
Happy Birthday, Mats Traat! Another year older and wiser—though we're still trying to decode the scientific secrets hidden in your poetry. From "Pasqueflower" blooming gracefully on our shelves to finding that perfect "Antidote for Sadness," you've kept us dancing joyfully around life's steam boilers.Your timeless stories continue inspiring generations; clearly, you discovered a literary formula more potent than any lab experiment. May this birthday bring as much laughter and warmth as your unforgettable tales have brought readers over decades. Here's hoping today is filled with poetic inspiration—and perhaps fewer socially-themed dilemmas than usual!
Cheers to many more masterpieces ahead!