an electronic apology sent via email or other internet resource rather than in person; likely to avoid face to face confrontation
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Get the epology mug.The theory of evolution is a scientific theory (independently) proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace in 1858. Darwin is largely credited with it, as he had been working on his theory for several years, after traveling around the world with HMS Beagle.
Simply put; the theory proposes the extant (and extinct) species of the world all evolved over time, and still is, by natural selection. The explanation for such changes are that when one individual gain a trait that increases it's chances of survival, it will more likely mate and have offspring who carry the favorable trait. The offspring will also reproduce more successfully, and so the trait will become dominant in a population after some amount of time.
The theory is supported by modern science, both in the fossil record and even by observation.
Sadly, Darwin could not explain all that he observed. A monk called Gregor Mendel had more or less discovered genes at about the same time, explaining how evolution works.
The theory is extensive, for more information surf the grat internet (just avoid the creationalists who usually has not read much about it) or even read one of Darwins books; especially "on the origins of species".
Simply put; the theory proposes the extant (and extinct) species of the world all evolved over time, and still is, by natural selection. The explanation for such changes are that when one individual gain a trait that increases it's chances of survival, it will more likely mate and have offspring who carry the favorable trait. The offspring will also reproduce more successfully, and so the trait will become dominant in a population after some amount of time.
The theory is supported by modern science, both in the fossil record and even by observation.
Sadly, Darwin could not explain all that he observed. A monk called Gregor Mendel had more or less discovered genes at about the same time, explaining how evolution works.
The theory is extensive, for more information surf the grat internet (just avoid the creationalists who usually has not read much about it) or even read one of Darwins books; especially "on the origins of species".
Struggle for life, survival of the fittest.
The theory of evolution observed
Q: Why do antibiotics stop working after a period of use?
A: Because bacteria are very good at adapting. Once one of the bacteria obtain resistance against the antibiotic, it will multiply (replacing the ones killed by the antibiotic) and even give the other bacteria the "recipe" (DNA)
Another one for you: a group of scienists measured the beak size of the birds on a secluded island over several years. Then a storm came, not harming the birds, but reducing the number of small seeds, leaving big seeds the major food-source for the birds. When they measured beak size of the offspring, the average size had increased - indicating the ones with larger beaks better at crushing large seeds survived and reproduced.
And another one: Modern genetics can analyze DNA (thats how you can detect who are related to each other in a family, and also find a killer from a strand of hair he left behind). When comparing DNA it is easy to see the DNA of modern humans and modern orangutans and other apes are extremely similar.
The theory of evolution observed
Q: Why do antibiotics stop working after a period of use?
A: Because bacteria are very good at adapting. Once one of the bacteria obtain resistance against the antibiotic, it will multiply (replacing the ones killed by the antibiotic) and even give the other bacteria the "recipe" (DNA)
Another one for you: a group of scienists measured the beak size of the birds on a secluded island over several years. Then a storm came, not harming the birds, but reducing the number of small seeds, leaving big seeds the major food-source for the birds. When they measured beak size of the offspring, the average size had increased - indicating the ones with larger beaks better at crushing large seeds survived and reproduced.
And another one: Modern genetics can analyze DNA (thats how you can detect who are related to each other in a family, and also find a killer from a strand of hair he left behind). When comparing DNA it is easy to see the DNA of modern humans and modern orangutans and other apes are extremely similar.
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Those who choose Homosexuality for themselves cannot procreate: two men cannot create a child, two women cannot create a child. Sexually abusing others into homosexuality is not sexual reproduction. As dead-end evolution queers' poor moral choices are on the rise. Protect your children!
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Get the dead-end evolution mug."Save the whales - harpoon a lesbian instead! Now that's TRUE gender ecology", shouted His Holiness Twerp Eggs Benedict MCMXLIV.
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Get the gender ecology mug.A scientific Theory (a Theory in science being the closest to certianty possible, wihile remaining scientific) That does NOT in ANY way:
speculate on the origin of life on earth or otherwise (see biogenisis)
speculate on the origin of the universe
speculate on anyting but the prosess of genetic change in a population
state that any instantant transformations from one spicies to another has ever occured
state that humans cam from monkeys (it does however state that we share a common ansestor see Ape)
detail how a geneome could change in a single generation (evolution happens over multiple generations)
state that humans are in any way above or below any other form of life
state that as spicies evolve, they become bigger, 'better' or stronger, only more adapted.
state that there is no God
state that I hate most of the other, misinformed definitions (although this is true)
affiliate its self with the opening of penut butter jars or puddels being struck by lightning.
affiliate it'self with nonbiological or non-self replicating matter such as boeing 747s and scrap
allow its self to be defined by the majority of the definitions on the first few pages
hate you (but I might)
comment any anyting remotly metaphysical like the soul
speculate on the origin of life on earth or otherwise (see biogenisis)
speculate on the origin of the universe
speculate on anyting but the prosess of genetic change in a population
state that any instantant transformations from one spicies to another has ever occured
state that humans cam from monkeys (it does however state that we share a common ansestor see Ape)
detail how a geneome could change in a single generation (evolution happens over multiple generations)
state that humans are in any way above or below any other form of life
state that as spicies evolve, they become bigger, 'better' or stronger, only more adapted.
state that there is no God
state that I hate most of the other, misinformed definitions (although this is true)
affiliate its self with the opening of penut butter jars or puddels being struck by lightning.
affiliate it'self with nonbiological or non-self replicating matter such as boeing 747s and scrap
allow its self to be defined by the majority of the definitions on the first few pages
hate you (but I might)
comment any anyting remotly metaphysical like the soul
That just about ruels most of the top rated definitions, and that is my point, find out what evolution is before considering yourself in a position to define it. On the subject of irriducable complexity. here's a laman's guide to the evolution of the eye:
An organism developes a cell/cluster of cells sensitive to light through a random mutation, this allows the organism to distinguish between being in light and dark, giving it a few obviouse advantages over it's competing organisms.
This then developes into a line of cells, giving the population the advantage of detecting the direction this light is coming from.
The line then becomes gradually more concave as the spicies developes, giving it more and more sense of directon of the light.
the cells then concave to the point of being a ball with a 'biological appature' allowing the spicies to eventually see basic images.
the cells then evolve to detect different wavelenghts of light (colour) ect. ect.
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Doesn't Evolution say we call come from monkeys?
No.
Doesnt Evolution say that all the dirt in the universe was condensed into a region smaller than a period at the end of this sentence?
Absolutly fucking not!!! EVER!!!!!
An organism developes a cell/cluster of cells sensitive to light through a random mutation, this allows the organism to distinguish between being in light and dark, giving it a few obviouse advantages over it's competing organisms.
This then developes into a line of cells, giving the population the advantage of detecting the direction this light is coming from.
The line then becomes gradually more concave as the spicies developes, giving it more and more sense of directon of the light.
the cells then concave to the point of being a ball with a 'biological appature' allowing the spicies to eventually see basic images.
the cells then evolve to detect different wavelenghts of light (colour) ect. ect.
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Doesn't Evolution say we call come from monkeys?
No.
Doesnt Evolution say that all the dirt in the universe was condensed into a region smaller than a period at the end of this sentence?
Absolutly fucking not!!! EVER!!!!!
by Science, get it right. November 13, 2011
Get the Evolution mug.a. The name of a multigenre band from Sulpher Springs, Texas. Guitarist Josh and guitar/vocalist Dure'll. Dure'll created the word "evolity" to describe the events, torments and experiences of a Knight in a story in which the knight is writing a warning letter to a young squire. Story written by Dure'll Twitty
b. The evolution or growth of evil in a person, community, people etc.
c. The progression of lack of moral, and kind treatment ot others.
b. The evolution or growth of evil in a person, community, people etc.
c. The progression of lack of moral, and kind treatment ot others.
The counselor realized the evolity in johns history at school could explain his recent behavement. One can easily see the evolity in our community that is driving us all downward a spiral. A Bully, rise or terrorists.
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