In fact, death seems to have been a rather late invention in evolution. One can go a long way in evolution before encountering an authentic corpse. (George Wald)

In fact, death seems to have been a rather late invention in evolution. One can go a long way in evolution before encountering an authentic corpse.

George Wald

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