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A look at Charles Darwin's legacy as the theory of evolution turns 150
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
July 01, 2008, 06:45 AM
One hundred and fifty years ago, Charles Darwin's theories of evolution and natural selection were presented at the Linnean Society of London. A year and a half later, Darwin published what is now a monumental work: "The Origin of the Species." The Takeaway looks at Darwin's legacy and the continuing debate surrounding evolution.
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