Which online e-commerce giant began as a scientific and academic bookstore before expanding to become one of the world's largest retailers of laboratory equipment and scientific supplies?

The intersection of science and retail has transformed how we shop and conduct business. E-commerce platforms have particularly revolutionized scientific equipment and supply purchasing for laboratories, universities, and research facilities worldwide. These platforms leverage advanced algorithms, data science, and logistics optimization to deliver specialized scientific products efficiently. Test your knowledge about the origins of a major e-commerce platform that significantly impacted scientific procurement!

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Amazon (founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, initially selling scientific textbooks before expanding to general books and then everything else)
VWR International (began as a glassware repair shop in 1852 before evolving into an online scientific supply marketplace)
Thermo Fisher Scientific (started as an online catalog for laboratory thermometers in 1956 before expanding to full lab equipment)
Sigma-Aldrich (launched as a specialized chemistry journal subscription service in 1975 before becoming an e-commerce platform)