First Edition of Darwin book found in toilet

China Daily ^ | November 24, 2009 | Unknown

[John Leland 1789]

LONDON: A first edition of Charles Darwin's seminal On the Origin of Species will be sold this week after it was found in a family's toilet in southern Britian, an auction house said on Sunday.

[John Leland 1789]

To be fair, I believe that in Britain "toilet" actually means the bathroom. But I thought it humorous and illustrative at the same time.

[maddog55]

It would appear the owners may be eligible for the annual Darwin awards.

[garyhope]

I think this kinda stinks.

In the “toilet” as in the room or the bowl?

The bowl is where I like to keep my copy of the Koran.

[Constitution Day]

I thought about posting this on FR just to get all the Darwin-haters riled up. I’m sorry I ran out of time!

[Star Traveler]

You were saying ...

To be fair, I believe that in Britain "toilet" actually means the bathroom. But I thought it humorous and illustrative at the same time.

Okaaayyy.... LOL

I was going to say.... first I saw an earlier post saying it was found in the bathroom and now I read the headline saying it was "in the toilet"...

That got a great laugh out of me... LOL... [it does belong "in the toilet" -- and don't forget to flush ... :-) ...].

[cyclotic]

Just where I’d keep my copy of any Darwin book. It would take a while to flush though.

I have a copy of John Kerry’s book that I use for firestarters when I’m camping.

[Fido969]

First Edition of Darwin book found in toilet

Where it belongs.

[BykrBayb]

Looks like it riled only Darwin’s worshipers. Everyone else is entertained.

[Peter Horry]

Guess you know this maens WAR!

[Constitution Day]

Oh, I am entertained. I am not nearly that humorless.

[a fool in paradise]

Cue photo of Darwinist Rage Boy...

[a fool in paradise]

[a fool in paradise]

GEORGE: Yes, I, uh, I need to return this book.

CASHIER: (Puts the book's code into the computer) I'm sorry, we can't take this book back.

GEORGE: Why not?

CASHIER: It's been flagged.

GEORGE: (Confused) Flagged?

CASHIER: It's been in the bathroom.

GEORGE: It says that on the computer?

CASHIER: Please take it home. We don't want it near the other books.

GEORGE: (Outraged. Leaving) Well, you just lost a lot of business! Because I love to read!

< /seinfeld >

[JoeProBono]

[nonsporting]

I used to keep copies of Velikovsky’s works in my toilet—”Worlds in Collision” and “Earth in Upheaval.” Seemed appropriate.

[SunkenCiv]

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[SunkenCiv]

Rare Charles Darwin book in toilet in Britain
AFP | Nov. 22, 2009
Posted on 11/22/2009 5:25:08 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2392331/posts