What ship was named after the Beagle?
HMS Beagle, the ship that carried Charles Darwin on the voyage that inspired his theory of evolution, was named after the Beagle dog breed.
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Where are Stephen Hawking's ashes?
Stephen Hawking's ashes are buried in Westminster Abbey near Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
How long was Darwin's voyage on the Beagle?
Charles Darwin's voyage on HMS Beagle lasted about five years, from 1831 to 1836.
Why did Darwin wait to publish his theory?
Charles Darwin waited about 20 years to publish his theory of evolution and only rushed it out after Alfred Russel Wallace sent him similar ideas in 1858.
Did Darwin make a list about getting married?
Charles Darwin made a list of pros and cons before deciding to get married.
What was the Glutton Club?
At Cambridge, Charles Darwin belonged to the Glutton Club, which ate unusual animals.
What was Darwin's last book about?
Charles Darwin's last book, published in 1881, was about earthworms.
Were Darwin and Lincoln born on the same day?
Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day, February 12, 1809.
Was Darwin on British money?
Charles Darwin appeared on the Bank of England's £10 note from 2000 to 2018.
Did Darwin finish medical school?
Charles Darwin dropped out of medical school.