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generalbetrayus

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2. "Chas" is an old-time abbreviation for "Charles". I was trained in undergrad and grad school

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 01:24 PM

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as a geologist and an evolutionary biologist and was employed by my state of residence as a paleontologist for 34 years. Darwin is very dear to me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chas_(given_name)

Sorry if I offended you.

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Chas had it right. Unfortunately, late 19th century and early 20th century assholes turned [View all] generalbetrayus Monday OP

Who exactly is Chas? PoindexterOglethorpe Monday #1

"Chas" is an old-time abbreviation for "Charles". I was trained in undergrad and grad school generalbetrayus Monday #2

Even though it is an old-time abbreviation PoindexterOglethorpe Monday #3

Be my guest. Call her whatever you want. Just go away. Forever. Get a life. generalbetrayus Tuesday #4

NYT obituary: "Death Of Chas. Darwin" muriel_volestrangler Tuesday #5