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The collector bug strikes early. At the age of twelve, in addition to being stinky, Charles Darwin reminds himself that if he is going to be a great naturalist, he’ll need a place for his stash. That’s right, he’s building a fort. In Summer, 1823, he says, the work must start! January 12th, 1822– remember […]
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This week: Stinky, stinky, 12-year-old Darwin Charles Darwin, at the age of 12, wrote several letters into a ‘Memorandum book’ while on vacation from school. He was staying at his family home in Shrewsbury, and apparently not bathing much. Ah, the days when washing was a chore! Please be advised that the spelling mistakes and […]
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The collector bug strikes early. At the age of twelve, in addition to being stinky, Charles Darwin reminds himself that if he is going to be a great naturalist, he’ll need a place for his stash. That’s right, he’s building a fort. In Summer, 1823, he says, the work must start! January 12th, 1822– remember […]
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This week: Stinky, stinky, 12-year-old Darwin Charles Darwin, at the age of 12, wrote several letters into a ‘Memorandum book’ while on vacation from school. He was staying at his family home in Shrewsbury, and apparently not bathing much. Ah, the days when washing was a chore! Please be advised that the spelling mistakes and […]
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