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Fifth Grader’s Smarter

Published on 4 Apr 2008 at 6:19 am. 2 Comments.
Filed under science, moronocy, kids, prehistory.

Than the Smithsonian Institution. Because the Precambrian isn’t an era. It isn’t actually anything. It just is. You dolt. You didn’t know that? Sheesh. via Herald:  

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Florida Evolves

Published on 20 Feb 2008 at 9:04 pm. 4 Comments.
Filed under science, moronocy, prehistory.

 
Beyond code speech.  School science texts may now use the word “evolution” sted “change over time.” But the epic battle of Adam vs ape goes on. US News: 

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Hiccups? Hernia? Hemorrhoids?

Published on 20 Feb 2008 at 8:53 pm. 4 Comments.
Filed under science, human organs, prehistory.

Blame your inner fish. Your IF may be giving you cancer, too. ChiTrib: 

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Stonehenge Reloaded

Published on 17 Feb 2008 at 9:09 pm. 3 Comments.
Filed under engineering, prehistory.

Wally Wallingford, retired construction worker, Flint, Mich., unlocks the secrets of the ancient world: “Gravity is my favorite tool.”  Wally’s also fond of leverage. Combines them to roll, teeter-totter multi-ton objects into place.
Hat tip my old man, himself a great engineer who designed and oversaw construction of projects worthy of the Pharoahs, only a lot more useful.
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