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Did you know that the feather of an owl is unique from other birds?  Other birds produce feathers with straight, crisp edges. An Owl’s flight feathers have fringes at the edges. The owl also has a notch on one of its flight feathers. Both the notch and the fringes...

If saltwater covered the world only 4,500 years ago during the worldwide flood, why weren’t all land surfaces spoiled by the resulting salt?  This is a challenge commonly promoted by those who reject any possibility of a global flood upon the Earth because a worldwide...

Have you considered how birds “hear” blizzards coming?  Birds have exceptional hearing but in a lower frequency range than normal human hearing. Birds can actually hear bad weather approaching. I am sure you have noticed that a day or so prior to a major storm, birds...

How are flames used to reproduce forests?  Fire and forests do not normally mix, yet several species of pine trees seem designed to thrive after forest fires. The mature Ponderosa pine bark looks like thick plates or puzzle pieces. When heated during a forest fire,...

Have you ever heard of a fish having good hygiene? As fish roam the ocean seeking smaller fish and shrimp to eat, their mouths begin to accumulate food particles. These fish need a toothbrush, and off to the cleaning station they go! Cleaning stations are often set up...

What makes birds unique for flight?  Sparrows make flight look easy. As a sparrow darts among forest trees, it never touches the branches or leaves. That’s because its feathers are continually adjusting to the surroundings. Side winds are no problem; the feathers are...

Did you know humans have always buried their dead?  Even Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon Man (people alive shortly after the flood of Noah who found shelter within caves) buried their dead along with valuable tools and artifacts. This tells us two important things about...

Did you know we can learn a lot from the positioning of dinosaur bones?   It is common to find dinosaurs in the classic “dead dino posture“ with the head and neck arched back, tail extended and hind limbs bent. Many dinosaur skeletons have been found in this posture,...

Have you considered the purpose of sweat?  You’ve probably heard it cools the body, but did you know that scientists have discovered that sweating is beneficial in other ways? Sweat provides food for certain types of bacteria and fungi which live on our skin. Our skin...

What insect is designed for defensive flight?  A brightly colored butterfly would seem to be an easy lunch for birds because it flies so slowly. Its wings are not streamlined aerofoil wings like those of birds. Yet, researchers were amazed at the variety of flapping...

What can we learn from an insect's ability to hear?   The common fly may have a hearing ability capable of revolutionizing hearing aids for humans. Human hearing is possible because of our ability to sense tiny differences in air pressure waves (sound) entering our...

  What animal has an appendage more useful than a “Swiss army knife”? The elephant's trunk can breathe, rub an itchy eye, scratch an ear, greet and hug a friend, pick up a 300 pound load, snatch a penny lying flat on the floor and locate a nearby friend or food. It...

  Did you know our solar system is full of astronomical evidence indicating its recent creation? Here are a few discoveries that suggest a young creation. There are discoveries of volcanic activity on the moon, if the moon is old, it should be cold. The moon is moving...

How does the evidence reveal rapid burial and fossilization of dinosaurs?   Many dinosaur skin impressions have been found offering scientists detailed information of the surface appearance of dinosaurs. This excellent preservation means oxygen could not be present;...

What makes man different from animals?   College textbooks and nature centers often declare that “man is an animal.” Evolutionary thinking reduces us to mere animals by promoting the idea that we are the product of random forces of nature. Yes, we do have mammalian...