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Lebenkunstler t1_j1bli3n wrote

This is one of the main reasons Darwin was as famous as he was during his lifetime.

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samsbamboo t1_j1bm00m wrote

Because he discovered barnacles had big dicks?

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Lebenkunstler t1_j1bme2p wrote

And published about it. During his time natural sciences were a popular pursuit for the well-to-do. And articles such as his on barnacle dongs gave the prude public an excuse to discuss something risque under the guise of marveling at god's creations.

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