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“Single facts almost never slay worldviews, at least not right away.”

Quote by Stephen Jay Gould

Book:Leonardo's Mountain of Clams and the Diet of Worms: Essays on Natural History

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Leonardo's Mountain of Clams and the Diet of Worms: Essays on Natural History

This book compiles a series of essays that delve into the field of natural history, offering insights and observations on the natural world. more

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Stephen Jay Gould

Stephen Jay Gould was a renowned paleontologist, evolutionary theorist, science writer, and academic. He is known for his work in ornithology, paleontology, evolutionary theory, and speciation. Gould's writings and papers have had a profound impact on the scientific community, and he was a long-time contributor to the journal 'Nature'. more

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