A subdivision of a geological period. We are currently in the Holocene. See 'A Brief History of Climate Change'.
Epoch
Fact of the Day
A wealthy early modern London merchant asked his agent to send him '2 or 3 apes' from Africa, but didn't write the 'r'. The order was interpreted as 203 apes, the first cargo of 80 of which arrived with the promise of more to come.
Quote of the Day
"It always seems impossible until it's done.
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~ Nelson Mandela
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.