The most revealing thing about this post and its follow-ups is that so few people, including the original poster, seem to realize the elementary point that this incident could NEVER be construed as evidence for Darwinism. Charles Darwin explicitly debunked the inheritance of acquired characteristics (Lamarkianism) which had also been promoted by his Grandfather. Of course for those who celebrate anything that sounds like evolution, it does not matter whether it is really supporting the scientific theory or not. It is all just part of the promotional bluster.
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The most revealing thing about this post and its follow-ups is that so few people, including the original poster, seem to realize the elementary point that this incident could NEVER be construed as evidence for Darwinism. Charles Darwin explicitly debunked the inheritance of acquired characteristics (Lamarkianism) which had also been promoted by his Grandfather. Of course for those who celebrate anything that sounds like evolution, it does not matter whether it is really supporting the scientific theory or not. It is all just part of the promotional bluster.