Cecil Adams
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American writer who uses this name, likely a pen-name, for a syndicated column The Straight Dope appearing in The Chicago Reader since 1973 and other newspapers in the U.S. The question and answer format with humorous commentary.

Science Quotes by Cecil Adams (1)

...the genes almost always accurately reproduce. If they don't, you get one of the following results: One, monsters—that is, grossly malformed babies resulting from genetic mistakes. Years ago most monsters died, but now many can be saved. This has made possible the National Football League.
— Cecil Adams
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See also:  |  Gene (38)  |  Humour (91)  |  Monster (5)  |  Reproduction (28)


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