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

Both Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace figured out the theory of Evolution by means of natural selection at nearly the same time and were able to correspond about how each came to their own conclusions. They agreed however, that Darwin figured it out a little earlier and that’s why we all know his name and not Wallaces’. #outdoorscience #science #earthscience #charlesdarwin #alfredrusselwallace #naturalslection

Aristotle was the tutor to Alexander the Great. #outdoorscience #science #earthscience #artistotle #alexanderthegreat

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

It's Thor's Outdoor Thorsday! Estimates vary but it looks like we only have discovered less than one percent of all dinosaur species that ever existed. #outdoorscience #science #earthscience #dinosaurs

It's Thor's Outdoor Thorsday! Fossilization is incredibly rare, it really only happens around water, with river beds and swamps being the best place for it to occur. #outdoorscience #science #earthscience #fossils

Thor's Outdoor Thorsday! There still is a great debate over exactly what a fossil is, some claim it to be anything remains from a living thing that was buried, while others say it only is when the living organism has completely turned to rock. #outdoorscience #science #earthscience #fossils