The history of science has been one long series of violent brainstorms, as successive generations have come to terms with increasing levels of queerness in the universe. (Richard Dawkins)

The history of science has been one long series of violent brainstorms, as successive generations have come to terms with increasing levels of queerness in the universe.

Richard Dawkins

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