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“There's a bait and switch going on here because the critics want the textbooks to question whether evolution occurred. And of course they don't because scientists don't question whether evolution occurred.”

Quote by Eugenie Scott

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Eugenie Scott is a renowned American anthropologist born on October 24, 1945. She is known for her work in science popularization and science education, particularly for her contributions to the dialogue between science and religion. more

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