Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Fact of the Day: Darwin's Bulldog

While Charles Darwin had quite the opposition with the theory of evolution, a supporter named Thomas Henry Huxley was so well known for his advocacy that he was nicknamed "Darwin's Bulldog". In 1860 he debated Church of England bishop (and talented public speaker) Samuel Wilberforce at Oxford. Wilberforce mocked him and asked Huxley if he was ashamed to have a "monkey" for an ancestor, for which Huxley responded that he would be more ashamed to be associated with a man who used his great gifts to obscure the truth.
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  1. francesca romana capizziJune 3, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    I knew this story!
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  2. Mia Di DomenicoJune 3, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    Interesting, thanks for sharing :-)

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  3. Bob BushellJune 3, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    Funny.

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  4. thebeautifulessenceJune 3, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    Great answer! :-)
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  5. DWeiJune 3, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Rekt.

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  6. Optimistic ExistentialistJune 3, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    LOL quite an awesome response by Mr. Huxley.

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  7. Pat HattJune 3, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    lol way to comeback

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  8. Plowing Through Life (Martha)June 3, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Clever (and funny) answer!

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  9. SakurankoJune 3, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Oh very interesting information, I learn an interesting fact!
    xx

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  10. Mª Pilar DomínguezJune 3, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    Very intelligent answer!He was very inspired. kisses:)

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  11. Stephen HayesJune 3, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    It bothers me that evolution is still considered by many to be a theory. Once something is proven using the scientific method it is no longer a theory; it's proven science.

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    1. AdamJune 3, 2014 at 1:12 PM

      well not exactly, it is and always will be a scientific theory meaning a very detailed explanation backed up with evidence.

      Most people's concept of the word theory would be called a hypothesis in science.

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  12. Gloria BakerJune 3, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    So good Adam!!

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  13. ManzanitaJune 3, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Well, he did give him a compliment but then took it away.

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  14. Moscow blogger by Marina MaximovaJune 3, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Cool answer))!
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  15. bjJune 4, 2014 at 2:31 AM

    hahhaaa...slapped him right down....:)

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