Even during his own lifetime people tried to use the theory of natural selection by means of natural selection as an excuse for racist beliefs, something later called ‘Social Darwinism’ -- an idea later adopted by the Nazis. Darwin, being the discoverer of the theory of natural selection by means of natural selection, knew the social aspect was complete nonsense and was known to kick people out of his house that tried bringing it up during dinner parties. #outdoorscience #sci

When The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection was first published it sold out in a single day in 1859. I cannot imagine a biology book selling out its first day today, unless it was written by the reanimated ghost of Charles Darwin. #outdoorscience #science #earthscience #naturalselection #charlesdarwin