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How Charles Darwin Worked

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How did Charles Darwin develop the idea of natural selection? And how did Charles Darwin and "The Origin of Species" change our thinking and our world?

How the Galapagos Islands Work

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The Galapagos Islands are famous for giving Charles Darwin the inspiration for his theory of evolution. Learn about the Galapagos Islands.

A Galapagos Tortoise Weighs Almost 1,000 Pounds

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The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest tortoises in the world, living on the Galápagos Islands and playing a key role in their ecosystems.

10 Famous Fathers

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Each of the dads on this list is a fascinating case study in how career success intermingles with raising kids.

How Vestigial Organs Work

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Vestigial organs are like the body's junk drawer. Learn about the body's vestigial organs and how Darwin's idea of common descent might explain them.

Did Humans Evolve From Monkeys? Human Evolution Explained

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Since Charles Darwin published the theory of evolution by means of natural selection, myths and misinterpretations have eroded public understanding of his ideas. Ready to take another look at one of the related questions that just won't die?

Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'

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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.

93% of People Can't Crush This General Science Knowledge Quiz. Can You?

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Science may not have been everyone's favorite subject in high school, but many of these facts are common knowledge. You're a true nerd if you can guess them all.

How Kin Selection Works

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We're used to taking the phrase "survival of the fittest" to mean it's an "every man for himself" world. But some animals (like worker bees) sacrifice themselves to ensure their species lives on. Why would they do this?

The General Science Quiz

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You spent a lot of time sitting in science classes -- But do you remember any of what you learned, or did you forget it right after the test? Take this quiz to prove your general science IQ!

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