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A Summary of Evidence for Evolution

This is a compilation of the basics of evolution and a broad brush of the sources of evidence for evolution. Prompted by requests from friends and family to procure evidence for evolution, this is the summary of some of the most controversial subtopics of the evidence for evolution. It is meant to be a springboard for those who know little about evolution or have been told that evolution is just a belief like creationism.

EVOLUTION BASICS
In biology, evolution is the change in the inherited traits of a population of organisms through successive generations. Evolution does not explain how life first began, nor is it a science of cosmology, dealing with what occurred before the beginning of the known universe. Evolution is the science of how different organisms have developed and diversified since life first appeared on earth. … continue reading

The Greatest Show on Earth: Richard Dawkins

Perhaps the most comprehensive layman’s book on the science of Evolution, The Greatest Show on Earth inspires a deeper understanding of life on planet Earth.

Cat enjoys playing the piano

This cat caught my attention not because of her virtuoso talent, but rather for her ability to hold interest in the piano. For a cat, the ability to recognize cause and effect of the piano and the sound is remarkable. Nora takes it further and seems to enjoy repeating the sounds and sustains an interest in the keyboard.

Evolution explained in 10 minutes

The small difference between chimps and humans

A short 2 minute video showing the small differences between the genome sequence of chimps and humans. Richard Dawkins explains with an excellent visual aid.

Fish with Human Teeth

This fish was discovered recently and has yet to be identified. How special do you think human teeth are now? Good enough for fish evidently.

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