Sunday, February 10, 2008

The Complexity of Life

1. Can diversification save species?
Yes, diversification can save species. Look at humans! If an Irish-man moves to Australia, his chance for getting sunburned is far greater than an Aborigini, due to the different levels of melatonin. By breeding, the offspring would most likely have far more melatonin and survive more comfortably in a warmer climate than his/her Irish descendants. Diversification saves species by leaving more room for adaptation.

2. The chicken or the egg?
Hmmmm...this article says the egg. I say that the chicken is the egg and the egg is the chicken. Who cares?!?!?! Why do scientists find it necessary to answer such silly questions? I would like to think that their education was put to better use by answering questions that really matter. They came up with an answer, the egg, but they're still arguing about it. It's just silly when you really think about it.

3. Broccoli
Oh, yes! I'm taking Dana Carvey's very professional opinion on this one and I'm 'choppin broccoli' for sure! Who knew that eating healthy contributes to a healthy chemical balance in your body that helps fight illnesses, such as cancer?!?!?!

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