When deciding upon a story for Darwin’s 200th birthday, several on the Science in Action content team blurted out, “The Darwin Awards!”

I have to admit I had never heard of the Darwin Awards– website, books or movie. As I began my research for the story, I quickly became a huge fan. My phone conversations with locals Wendy Northcutt and Finn Taylor (interesting note: both of them studied science in college) had me laughing out loud, disturbing my office mates. I think Wendy truly believes that anyone can make these life-ending stupid mistakes– during our phone conversation she asked if I were a risk-taker. Klutzy, yes, risk-taker, no, but that still doesn’t leave me out of the running.

Our partners at Youth Radio quickly joined the fan club, too. It is a fun way to talk about natural selection and celebrate Darwin’s birthday.

-Molly

 

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