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Philosophy, Religion & Society / Creatures that defy Evolution.
« on: February 21, 2009, 07:53:15 PM »
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Creationists used to bug Jobe Martin, until a bug helped make Jobe Martin a creationist. Only half an inch long, the Bombardier Beetle may not be very big, but it helped chew great big holes in his long-held views on evolution. Or, more accurately, burn them.

For on closer inspection the modest beetle is a marvel of nature, a sort of six-legged tiny tank. It defends itself by mixing chemicals that explode; firing through twin tail tubes that can swivel like gun turrets. The bubbling liquid that shoots out at 212 degrees Fahrenheit is enough to deter most predators.

The force of the "round" fired should be enough to blast the little beetle into orbit,if not pieces, and it would be if it was discharged at one time. But slow motion photography has revealed that the crafty beetle actually lets go with a stream of up to 1,000 little explosions. Together they are enough to put off would-be attackers while leaving the small defender with its feet still on the ground.

As Martin marveled at the intricate design, he realized that there was simply no way the Bombardier Beetle could have evolved its sophisticated defense system over time, adding swiveling "gun barrels" or its "repeater" firing mechanism at different stages. It needed them all in one package, at the same time. A beetle that blew itself up would not be around to develop a more refined firing system. A beetle that could not keep the enemy in firing range would not survive to work on more maneuverable firepower. "There's simply no way a slow, gradual process will produce this beetle," says the former science major who, over a five-year, period made a complete about-face in his beliefs about the origins of the earth. Now in an entertaining and enlightening new video he shows how the Bombardier Beetle and a host of other remarkable members of the animal kingdom undermine Darwin's widely accepted theory.

The Bombardier Beetle is one of the unlikely stars of "Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution," a 50-minute Discovery Channel-style documentary that encapsulates Martin's years of research for church, school and family viewing. Host David Hames, who experienced firsthand the firepower of the Bombardier Beetle and said, "It felt like someone put a cigarette out on my leg!" guides the film crew as they capture animals on film and as Martin explains their various intricacies.

There is the giraffe, whose long neck necessitates a powerful heart to pump blood all the way to the brain. By rights the blood flow should blow its brains out when it bends to drink water, but the lofty animal has a delicate series of spigots and a sponge that dissipate and absorb the rush of blood. "How could that evolve?" muses Martin. "He needs all these parts there all the time, or he is dead..."

Then there's the woodpecker, whose rat-a-tat hunt for tree grubs should send it home each night with a mighty migraine. Instead it is studied by surgeons who want to learn more about head trauma in humans. The bird has a piece of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber and an extra-long tongue that can reach into the tree to pluck out its meal. It also has a glue factory that makes the bug stick until it is in the woodpecker's throat and produces another secretion to dissolve the glue on swallowing.


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Flat Earth Debate / The sun and light
« on: February 11, 2009, 02:12:37 PM »
I was wondering, i know the explanation for dunrises/sets. But in the FE model, the sky above you should always be bright. The sun is very powerful, and its rays could not be diluted so much in such a small distance.

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The Lounge / Pets
« on: January 19, 2009, 10:40:13 AM »
Hey, this is the dog I adopted a year ago. The pics on this site aren't the best but I don't have any pictures on my computer yet.

http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=Pikes+Bomb+Shell&sex=&color=&birthyear=&birthland=
I like this site because it also shows which races she won and such. We renamed her Lily.


Post pics and/or data about your pets.

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The Lounge / PETA
« on: January 19, 2009, 02:55:28 AM »
Okay, I love animals. I love petting dogs, holding cats, and playing with bunnies. I mean, who doesn't?
But you know what I love more? KFC, Outback Steak House, McDonalds, Panda Express, etc......
PETa is an organization who, if they had their way, would put these businesses out of business purely because they serve meat.
Crazy huh?
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Now, These videos are in order so I suggest you start at the top. I am not a huge fan of Penn and Teller, but these videos are too good to ignore.
Your opinions on the subject are gladly welcomed.

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Philosophy, Religion & Society / God and Laws of Physics
« on: January 19, 2009, 12:49:43 AM »
i am sorry, but you didn't really answer my question. I will ask you this, All that matter was held together by gravity right? Then how is it that it broke  out against its own Gravity? In order for that to happen, The matter must destroy itself, right?

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Flat Earth Q&A / How bout that Ice Wall
« on: January 18, 2009, 11:04:54 AM »
   A common tactic FEers utilize is to say that we have no verifiable proof that the Earth is Round. Okay, thats not what this thread is for though. Why do you guys believe in this Ice Wall theory? You claim a few people have seen it, but they didn't get any photos or anyting of it. And don't you think A glacier looks like an Ice Wall?


Looks like an Ice wall to me. How do you guys know it is there?
-You've never seen it.
-It's never been photographed
-An Ice shelf looks just like an Ice wall.

So why do you think it exists? Even if the Earth is flat, why do you think there is an Ice wall there? Couldn't there be something else keeping the water in?

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The Lounge / Bigfoot
« on: January 06, 2009, 08:27:24 PM »
I've been thinking about this poll for a while now but finally decided to make it.
Personally, I believe Bigfoot does exist just because of all the evidence in his favor.
             
                  GO SASQUATCH!!

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Flat Earth Q&A / Stars
« on: December 29, 2008, 09:53:30 PM »
If the Earth is Flat, Why is it that some stars are seen only at certain times of the Year? Like Orion is only seen During Winter in North America. And The Southern Cross is only seen across the Equator?

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Philosophy, Religion & Society / Another reason to dislike muslims
« on: December 03, 2008, 11:05:30 PM »
These guys are just evil! Not only do they kill fellow men because we are supposed "infidels", now they are killing Mans best friend!
http://www.islamicconcern.com/dogs.asp

those bastards

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The Lounge / We have lost the War
« on: November 22, 2008, 09:22:21 PM »
Do any of you who wanted Barack Obama to be president realize that when he won, we lost a war? That bastard is actually Okay with the USA losing the War in Iraq, and is supporting it. Wow, our country will never be taken seriously again because of stupid liberals.

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Flat Earth Q&A / Travel time.
« on: November 22, 2008, 07:42:09 PM »
FEers claim the southern Hemiusphere is way more spread out than the northern one. If this is true, wouldn't it take much longer to fly from South America to say, Australia?

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The Lounge / Overthrowing the government.
« on: November 14, 2008, 08:51:47 PM »
I think that it is time we get rid of our government and reestablish it to make it better. Thomas Jefferson said this should be done evry 30 years to keep the Gov. in check so I think we are overdo. Now don't get me wrong, I love my country but I think we can make it better, so who's with me!

PS:only americans

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The Lounge / Did You Vote?
« on: November 04, 2008, 11:53:44 AM »
I don't really care who you voted for, but feel free to share.

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The Lounge / What is your age?
« on: October 20, 2008, 04:16:12 PM »
 I gots a cookie

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The Lounge / LiberalConservativeIndependentCommieAnarchistMonarchistNone
« on: October 15, 2008, 06:59:39 PM »
Guess which one I am.


          !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MCCAIN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Philosophy, Religion & Society / Catholic VS Christian
« on: October 15, 2008, 11:05:56 AM »
I hate it when someone is Catholic and claim to be Christian. You are not! you are catholic!
Christians get a bad name because of catholics. Even in present day, the catholics are known for their corruption.
Parents can't even leave their kids alone with a priest! So please don't think that Christians and Catholics are the same
because they are not

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Philosophy, Religion & Society / Muhammed
« on: October 15, 2008, 10:48:16 AM »
I want to know your opinion.

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The Lounge / Upcoming election
« on: June 02, 2008, 11:38:21 AM »
Now, I don't know about anyone else, but I think America is screwed. I am a Republican so I do not want either Hilary or Obama, but I also don't want a dink like McCain. Please post your feelings and views about the Elections.

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Flat Earth Debate / Qualified FEers
« on: May 07, 2008, 02:38:21 PM »
Please show me one FEer that is qualified to make the horrendous accusations and argue that the Earth is not round. No one has even seen the supposed "Ice Wall". Where did this Theory come From. There are no holes in the RE idea,  so why is it so hard to believe?

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Flat Earth Debate / Sight lines
« on: May 07, 2008, 01:13:43 PM »
If the Earth is flat, then we should be able to see all the way across the Oceans, right? So why can't we? The truth is that wer can't see across  because of the Earths Curvature! Score for REers!

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Flat Earth Debate / Comets
« on: May 07, 2008, 12:32:37 PM »
In the FE model, why is it that comets are only seen sometimes?

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Technology, Science & Alt Science / Are fetuses human?
« on: May 06, 2008, 04:41:24 PM »
Many people think that a fetus isn't a human. They justify this by saying that they don't have a heart or limbs or a brain. But where do we draw the line? If someone is born without arms, does that mean they aren't human?

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Flat Earth Debate / Newtons Third Law
« on: May 05, 2008, 01:22:04 PM »
 Newtons third law of motion states that an object in motion (us) will stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This means that once we start traveling at the same speed of the earth, we should be able to push off from it and float ahead of it. Since this is obviously not possible, something must be pushing us back down to earth. My question is this. What is this force, and why doesn't it act on the earth?

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