Charles Darwin
Worms, tortoises, ostriches, and flies; what do these things have in common? They are all part of Charles Darwin's theories. Darwin spent five years aboard the HMS Beagle studying animal and plant life all over the world. This time, plus the many subsequent years he spent conversing with experts in various fields, led him to write "The Origin of Species", often called "the book that shook the world". With the simple act of publishing this book, Darwin managed to upset fellow scientists, the public, and, most of all, hard-core religious fanatics. Charles Darwin entered this world on February 12, 1809. He described himself as a clumsy, mischievous child who strove to be the center of attention. Surprisingly, he did poorly in school. The only subjects he excelled in were geometry and English literature. He also took a liking to science at an early age, collecting minerals and insects, among other things. After receivin
g an early education from his sister, Caroline, Darwin went on to the elite Shrewsbury school. He then studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Soon after he arrived at school, Darwin had reason to believe that his father would leave him enough money to live comfortably for life. He quickly decided to avoid any unnecessary attempts at learning medicine. Two years later, he dropped out. On April 19, 1882, Charles Darwin died after a long struggle with Chagas disease, an illness he contracted during his trip to South America in 1835. Though Darwin and his evolution theories continue to gain much criticism and hatred, he shared his knowledge. Now, thousands of teachers around the world spread the word of Darwin and his contemporaries and evolution is widely accepted as scientific fact, and that is a beautiful thing. Since his father still wanted him to have a gentleman's education and career, Darwin entered the
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