Spontaneous Generation  - The theory of spontaneous generation stated that life just happened.  As materials broke down, clusters of substances called monads formed microorganisms.  The germ theory stated that microbes cause the breakdown of the substances.  Needham may have been correct about spontaneous generation.  I'm sure cardboard boxes are reproducing in the dark back corner of my garage.

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