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Evolution of cetaceans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Aug 10, 3:46pm 1 review evolution
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_cetaceans; The evolution of cetaceans (dolphins, whales, etc) is one of the most fascinating bits of evolutionary history which we still have around. Great and sudden changes in a population can occur either in a contained population or when a powerful selective pressure is exerted. In this instance the selective pressure were the multitudes of available nutrients swimming about in the oceans. At first Cetaceans almost resembled dogs, they were quadrupedal with a long snout and incredibly sharp teeth. They hunted along the side of oceans, scavenging whatever washed up. Slowly they started getting more streamlined, with webbed feet and thinner hair. They ventured further and further away from the land. Their tail lengthened and their legs shortened. Eventually the Cetaceans took on a sort of proto-form of what we know today, one long flipper instead of legs and a nose on the top of the head. Maybe it is just a personal interest, but I think stuff like this is just fascinating. Life has the ability to take advantage of whatever resources are about. Even if it means taking a step backwards, and returning to the place where it emerged.

YouTube - Human Evolution: Jul 7, 5:46pm 5 reviews evolution, video
http://video.stumbleupon.com/?p=32vi5yyn3b

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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2031983620289630283: May 2, 3:17pm 3 reviews evolution, video, intelligent-design, creationism, evolution-controversy
http://video.stumbleupon.com/?p=ag1n3qty44; Not sure how long this link is going to stay up. But this is a fun and interesting documentary which examines the evolutionary and intelligent design debate. It manages to poke fun at both sides without falling into idiotic jokes. I've been getting far to wrapped up in this argument I think. It's never a good idea to be so vehement about something like this. But I can't get past the idea that when we teach students a panacea theory like intelligent design, we are ultimately harming their logistical abilities and overall scientific understanding. I know its bad to speak ill of another's belief. But I can't help thinking that in a science course you are taught to examine results and try to come to your own conclusion based on evidence. More so than anything else a science class is based on learning how to understand and react to data. If you only learn to say "god did it" in response to a question, then what have you really learned at all?

YouTube - Inherit the Wind scene, creationism vs. evolution: Mar 24, 11:50am 8 reviews evolution, video
http://video.stumbleupon.com/?p=qyqidbc2z7; Powerful scene from a powerful film. You can tell that lines from a movie or book are truly magnificent if they stand the passing of ages and are still truthful and relevant today.