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Geological Society of London

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The first geological society in the world, inaugurated in The Freemasons' Tavern. Founded by 13 men having dinner on Friday the 13th. Is this why the earth is in such a mess?

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Geological Society of London

Geological Society of London 13 November 1807, the first geological society ...

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