I think of evolution as a myth, like the Norse myths, the Greek myths - anybody's myths. But it was created for a rational age. (Tom Wolfe)

I think of evolution as a myth, like the Norse myths, the Greek myths - anybody's myths. But it was created for a rational age.

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