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Designed for Flight
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...
Human Burial History
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...
Dinosaur Death Discoveries
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,...
Sweat Symbiosis
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...
Defensive Flight Maneuvers
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...
Inspiring Insect Ears
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...
Terrific Trunk Design
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...
Young Universe Signs
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...
Dinosaur Clues
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;...
Man vs. Animal
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...
Insect Antifreeze
How do butterflies survive freezing winters? We often see butterflies early in the spring that could not have come from caterpillars. Why don’t the butterflies freeze and die? The Mourning Cloak butterfly hibernates in holes or behind loose bark and before it goes to...
Pain with a Purpose
Have you ever considered that most of the time, pain is a good thing? Pain notifies us of sickness or injury. If you feel intense pain, you may seek medical attention. Without the warning indication of pain, you would rarely slow down. In a life-threatening...
Remarkable Raindrops
Did you know that even raindrops are designed with purpose? Raindrops are made when water molecules begin to stick to tiny condensation nuclei such as smoke, pollen, salt grains, or dust within clouds. The droplets grow as they collide with more and more water...
Toxic Diet
Did you know the koala feeds on eucalyptus leaves, which happen to be poisonous? Koalas make their homes in these toxic trees, solely eating the poisonous leaves for nourishment and water. When koalas are placed into zoos, large quantities of poisonous leaves must...
Grand Canyon Formation Formula
Have you ever considered the Grand Canyon's formation and its odd location? Interestingly, the Colorado River travels across the flat plains, upstream of the Grand Canyon and encounters a vertical plateau of rock rising 3,000 feet above the river. Instead of flowing...