Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on February 06, 1955)

Happy Birthday, Michael Pollan! May your day be filled with as much joy and curiosity as you've inspired in readers exploring the mysteries of food, plants, and our complicated relationship with dinner. From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" to "The Botany of Desire," you've taught us that even potatoes have desires—who knew?

Your insightful journalism at Mother Jones and professorship at UC Berkeley continue to nourish minds hungry for knowledge (and perhaps a good organic salad). Here's hoping this birthday brings you plenty of sustainably sourced cake—and remember: eat food, not too much, mostly frosting. Cheers to another year cultivating wisdom!