12 February = Charles Darwin Day
On this day Charles Darwin is born. A revolutionary scientist and extraordinary thinker, Darwin's theory of evolution had a profound influence on our understanding of the natural world.
Today is time to play pin the tail on the sparrow, partake of “phylum feasts” (potluck dinners where the ingredients come from many different species), and generally give a thumbs-up to evolution’s godfather, Charles Darwin, on his 205th birthday ;)
More about Darwin:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/darwin_charles.shtml
I wonder why Google did not change it's logo to recognize Charles Darwin's birthday? usually they are very good at these events.
ReplyDeleteGood question Vinay Kothari ;)
ReplyDeleteThere was also Alfred Russell Wallace, who had a big impact though not as well known as Darwin. Both great men, ahead of their time
ReplyDeleteWell blame it on the natural selection ;)
ReplyDeleteHe looks like an English gentleman...all I can think is tea and butter cookies :P
ReplyDeletePerry J. Greenbaum "You can leave your hat on" is all I can think when you say "hat fetish" :)))
ReplyDeleteGreat man. Great contribution to science and the human consciousness. We are one evanescent member of a commonly derived ecosphere in flux - no more, no less. I think these are thrilling facts,
ReplyDeleteThat aside, Darwin would have made a great Radagast the Brown, perhaps that was who Tolkien had in mind. ;)
Ron Mecredy
ReplyDeleteHe is one of my favorites.
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