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I almost forgot, but I didn't!
Happy Darwin Day! Don't Forget It
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February 12 marks the birth of both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin, born in 1809. A recent exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London celebrated Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of "On the Origin of Species." The discussion highlights a humorous anecdote about Darwin's children, who believed that collecting and dissecting brachiopods was a common activity for fathers. Notably, Darwin ceased having children when he began his work on the theory of natural selection, suggesting a unique intersection between his personal life and scientific pursuits.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Charles Darwin's contributions to evolutionary biology
- Familiarity with the significance of "On the Origin of Species"
- Knowledge of natural history exhibitions and their educational impact
- Awareness of brachiopods and their relevance in paleontology
- Explore the impact of "On the Origin of Species" on modern biology
- Research the role of brachiopods in evolutionary studies
- Investigate the history and significance of the Natural History Museum in London
- Learn about the personal life of Charles Darwin and its influence on his scientific work
Students of biology, historians interested in evolutionary theory, museum curators, and anyone celebrating the legacy of Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were both born on February 12, 1809.
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I went to an exhibition about Darwin at the Natural History Museum in London, celebrating his 200th birthday and the On the Origin of Species' 150th. Apparently one of his children, visiting a friend's house, asked where the friend's father "did his brachiopods". Darwin collected and dissected brachiopods - apparently his children thought this was what all fathers did...
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Interesting fact: Charles Darwin stopped making children exactly when he started to work on the natural selection theory (although he loved children pretty much) - so that selection is hardly fit for survival
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