So cool.
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Eadweard J. Muybridge, pioneer of motion photography and Google Doodle recipient, was so unique that he couldn't stick with his given name, Edward.
Muybridge, born 182 years ago today in England
He was hired by railroad baron Leland Stanford in 1872. The wealthy racehorse owner wanted to prove that, as a horse is trotting, there's a point at which all four of the animal's legs are off the ground at once. This was apparently a contentious issue, says Answers.com. Muybridge tried to capture the moment with his camera, but lack of shutter speed got in his way.
