scrap pad

crocodile hunter died yesterday

Dr. Leo Smith, an expert on venomous fishes in the department of ichthyology at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, said that although Mr. Irwin had no scientific degree and some scientists criticized his theatrics and hyperbole, “he could be considered a biologist rather than just a television personality.”

“He was knowledgeable and seemed to care passionately about wildlife,” Dr. Smith said.

So apparently he didn't even have a bachelor's degree (nytimes only mentions no science degree, this implies no degree at all... though that's not sourced... whatever). Over the summer I've been collecting examples of people who have interesting and intellectual lives without college degrees.