On this date, Darwin published "On the origins of species". It's now held up as proof of all sorts of things Darwin never claimed. By people who probably have never read it.
For Civil War buffs, today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Lookout Mountain. The Good Guys win, and it sets the stage for the overwhelming victory that's coming. Very soon...
Hey everybody, it's D.B. Cooper day! Some might possibly know him (obscure TV reference here), as Mr. Jimmy James. Cooper either died in his attempt, or he didn't. If he didn't, he either died later, or is still alive.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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