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I almost forgot, but I didn't!
Happy Darwin Day! Don't Forget It
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Discussion Overview
The thread celebrates Darwin Day, discussing historical facts about Charles Darwin, his contributions to science, and personal anecdotes related to his life and family. The scope includes historical context and personal reflections rather than scientific theories or debates.
Discussion Character
- Historical
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes the coincidence of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin sharing the same birthday, February 12, 1809.
- Another shares a personal experience from an exhibition about Darwin, highlighting a humorous anecdote involving Darwin's children and their perception of their father's work with brachiopods.
- A different participant remarks on the timing of Darwin's family planning in relation to his work on natural selection, suggesting a playful interpretation of the implications of this timing.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants appear to share a light-hearted appreciation for Darwin and his legacy, but there is no substantive debate or disagreement present in the discussion.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes personal anecdotes and historical facts but does not delve into scientific theories or their implications.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in historical figures in science, particularly those celebrating Darwin's contributions and legacy.
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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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