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Article: Leonardo 101; What does a 15th century genius mean to 20th century kids?
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- The Boston Herald
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- February 28, 1997
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"Leonardo was great at everything," my son David told me last weekend, "but could he play hockey?" The comment was delivered with a smile, tongue planted firmly in his 9-year-old cheek. David knew he'd be coming with me to Wednesday night's preview of "Leonardo da Vinci: Scientist, Inventor, Artist" at the Museum of Science, and he wanted to let me know where he stood on the guy before we embarked on our journey.
Third-grade boys and scientists share a certain outlook: Leonardo would have to prove his worth to David. So, for that matter, would the Museum of Science. A glowing resume doesn't cut it with David. His favorite show at the museum before this had been ...