Symmes' Theory of Concentric Spheres, Showing That the Earth is Hollow, Part 4

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The Voyage of the Bounty to the South Sea, by Lt. William Bligh, Part 3

Let's sail to sleep with more from this voyage of HMS Bounty, which continues to be somewhat less exciting than promised. This time, we plant trees in Van Diemen's Land, see some rocks, and find out that jellyfish were called blubbers, which is adorable. Then Otaheite/Tahiti ahoy ...  Show more

On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection, by Charles Darwin, Part 7

Let's relax with more from this foundational classic, just in time for Darwin Day. This time, how one species begets more and more variety over thousands of generations, the role of extinction, and why "the tree of life" is a lovely symbol indeed. It's science! Help us stay ad-fr ...  Show more

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