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November 20, 2009

Charles Darwin's work impacted many sciences including biology, anthropology, and even astronomy.

On Nov. 24, 1859, Charles Darwin published "On the Origin of Species." It became the most significant scientific work in the last two centuries, challenging and changing how the world views nature, the environment and mankind.

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