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U.K. Celebrates Darwin and Dating

February 13, 2009 11:40 AM

ABC News' Emily Wither Reports: The United Kingdom celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin this week and marked the 150th anniversary of the publication of the English naturalist's famous book, "On The Origin Of Species." To mark the bicentennial, Darwin's home and study was re-opened to the public following a three month renovation by English Heritage. The Down House in Kent was Darwin's home for 40 years.

If you don't fancy a trip to Kent and want to stay in London, the Natural History Museum is also celebrating Darwin's ideas, running what it calls the largest ever exhibition covering all aspects of his life. The display features a range of original artifacts and documents as well as a ceiling installation of a cut-away tree.

If you have a date to impress this weekend, a sure-fire recipe for Valentine's romance would be a red rose flight on the London Eye. The eye, for those of you who don't know, is a large, enclosed ferris wheel offering spectacular views of the city during the day and night. This Saturday, it will be lit up in red and you can spoil your loved one on a 30-minute ride, rose, champagne and chocolates included.

And if an evening of forced romance in an overcrowded restaurant doesn't sound appealing to you, why not cheer yourself up with Comedy Camp's (Anti)-Valentine's Day Special at Barcode? Three top comedians who also feel equally grumpy about Valentine's Day will be performing.

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