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philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

'Monkey Biz-ness': Pop culture helped fan the flames of the Scopes 'monkey trial' 100 years ago and ever since

The Scopes trial arose from a publicity stunt regarding the Butler Act's ban on teaching evolution, highlighting cultural tensions in America.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Small Tennessee town observes 100 years of the Scopes monkey trial' that condemned the teaching of evolution

The Scopes Monkey Trial exemplifies the ongoing conflict between scientific thought and religious belief.
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