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Sciences > Biology (Other) Did dinosaurs evolve into birds?: 1 of 15
There is enough similarity between the fossils of dinosaurs and modern birds to conclude that birds did indeed evolve from dinosaurs. The Wishbone The furcula, or wish bone, has been found in many theropod dinosaurs. The furcula in birds is used to strengthen the skeleton for flight. In theropod dinosaurs the wishbone did no... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Should fathers be able to opt out of parenthood?: 5 of 52
As the parent of two teenagers this idea is a horrific. Should my daughter find herself pregnant, and the man who found her to be desirable for sexual activity, however "opted out" of parenting their child she would be left with no resources to parent the child alone. My son has certainly not been raised to believe that men ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Should schools be allowed to teach creationism alongside evolution as part of their science curriculum?: 9 of 78
Creationism in Public School Science Classes Public schools should not be allowed to teach creationism alongside evolution as part of their science curriculum. Proponents of teaching creationism in public school science classes would lead you to believe in the "scientific" theory of intelligent design. This however is a heav... More..
Sciences > Sociology Is political ideology used to manipulate the masses?: 8 of 24
The use of Fear to Control the Masses Political and religious ideology has been used to manipulate the mases thought out the history of time. Historically, religion has been a more powerful force than politics although politicians are certainly not opposed to using religious ideology to gain votes. It really comes down to us... More..
Sciences > Earth Science (Other) What was the most ferocious dinosaur?: 5 of 9
While riding in a car with two paleontologists and one young budding paleontologist, believe it or not this conversation took place and was hotly debated. "What is your favorite kind of dinosaur?" Of, course the real question posed was what was the most ferocious dinosaur? The eleven year old who posed the question had been ... More..
Education > Special Education Special education terminology: 4 of 7
Special Education Jargon Special Education teachers speaking their acronyms and jargon can be overwhelming to the novice parent or teacher who is unfamiliar with the terms. A cheat sheet would go a long way in helping the novice to decipher what is being said at these important team meetings. To begin with let's review the b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Should the government drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as one of the steps to reduce our dependence on foreign oil?: 2 of 3
Drilling for oil? The government should most decidedly NOT drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In fact the government should not drill for oil anywhere. While there are many important reasons why the wildlife should be protected, and the natural beauty of the Arctic should be preserved this is not the param... More..