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Brits Hunt Stolen Darwin Notes

Missing Galapagos notebook sought

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(Newser) – Amid a celebration, a mystery: A fresh appeal has been launched to find a missing notebook that Charles Darwin may have used to write On the Origin of Species, which was published 150 years ago today. The journal records Darwin's observations in the Galapagos Island and Peru. Authorities believe it was stolen from the naturalist's former home at least 30 years ago.

"The Galapagos notebook is of outstanding value for the history of science," Darwin's great-great-grandson tells the BBC. "If Darwin had not posed the questions in that notebook, he might never have written On the Origin of Species."

British scientist Charles Robert Darwin, founder of the theory for the evolution of life, first published
British scientist Charles Robert Darwin, founder of the theory for the evolution of life, first published "On the Origin of Species" 150 years ago today.   (AP Photo, File)
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osu1067
Nov 24, 09 10:43 AM CST
Oh no! First hacked emails that question the credibility of the global warming community! Now stolen notebooks on evolution. Great, now creationists will claim the Darwin's stolen notebook revealed that evolution was a sham. Oh, the horror! Reply
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divetrader
Nov 24, 09 11:30 AM CST
Stupid creationists!!! Thinking that Darwins theory will cease to exist if they steal his notes. Reply
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