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Watson To Be Knighted

Posted by Hemos on Monday December 31, 2001 @05:06AM from the recongize dept.

hobbes37 writes "BBC News is reporting that James Watson, one of the scientists who discovered the double helical structure of DNA nearly 50 years ago, is to receive an honorary knighthood."

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Not a real knight by fm6 · 2001-12-31 08:56 · Score: 3, Informative

Watson is an American, though he was in the UK when he did the DNA work. That's why he's getting an honorary knighthood. Wouldn't do to accept homage from a foreigner. How can you be sure they'll show up for the next Viking attack?