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If you have been looking for a simple, easy to follow quick guide to evolution… we’ve got it. Our friends at the Skeptics Society gave us permission to reprint this. Below is the text.
Top 10 Myths About Evolution – with Downloadable PDF | Atheism Resource
15 of the Deadliest U.S. Corporations
These corporations, if they were individual human beings, would be locked up for life. Instead, they continue raking in the big bucks. Human rights abuses, murder, war, eco disasters, and animal exploitation keep these evil companies raking in the green. Prepare to be disgusted. Chevron
Agreed, it's disgraceful, but most of society doesn't care meaning that these companies will continue to get away with it. by Jan 24
incredible that even with all those counts of human rights violations, degregation of the environment and pollution of our Earth that these companies continue to make billions every year! by Jan 24
Poison Dart Frog The sprightly and brightly colored frog may look enchanting, but it can produce enough poison to kill 10 humans. Thriving in humid, tropical environments of Central and Latin America, the poison dart frog oozes black slime from its back, which is actually a neurotoxin used to ward off predators. Australian Box Jellyfish Found across the northern half of Australia – particularly in Queensland – the box jellyfish washes up on the shores after heavy rain and high tide.
The World's Smallest and Deadliest Animals
15 Deadliest Beach Creatures | Simply Beach Blog
Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 · 57 Comments Keep away from any of these 15 deadly creatures when you next visit the beach. 1. Portuguese M an-of- War J ellyfish
A Tale of a Thousand Cities: 69 Fun Facts About Germany
Germany, the country of beer, sausages, and Oktoberfest is an interesting country no doubt. With so much going on there (or shall I say here !), it surely calls for an interesting facts post. So here’s not ten, or twenty, but sixty-nine (neunundsechzig!) fun facts about Germany!
69 facts is back! This time featuring the lovely country of France, because well, who can resist a country that creates superior wine, beautiful art and genetically blessed people? I think 69 facts is quite fitting. After all, who doesn’t love the French? (when they are not driving, of course). 1.
A Tale of a Thousand Cities: 69 Fun Facts About France
This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive. This list pertains to current, widely held, erroneous ideas and beliefs about notable topics which have been reported by reliable sources. Each has been discussed in published literature, as has its topic area and the facts concerning it. Note that the statements which follow are corrections based on known facts; the misconceptions themselves are referred to rather than stated.
List of common misconceptions
1) In his first year of college at age 17, Edgar Allen Poe gambled away all of his scholarship aid, and often showed up in class drunk-even during examinations. In spite of his slovenly behavior, Edgar had the highest grades in his class. 2) In Bhutan government policy is based on Gross National Happiness.
10 Random, Obscure Facts
6 Secret Monopolies You Didn't Know Run the World
The American revolutionaries gave their lives for a future in which each man would have the freedom to make his own choices. That dream has come true in the form of supermarket aisles that contain 50 different cereals with the word "oat" in their name, five marshmallow based cereals with a monster theme and 12 different varieties of Cheerios alone. God Bless America.
137 Freaky Wikipedia Entries
I know they are wikipedia entries and so may not be facts, but it's still probably the most appropriate place to put it. by Jan 10
10 Facts About Europe Europe is a fascinating continent with a rich history and varied climate and culture. Thus it is no surprise that it is also an area rich with interesting facts.
