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Got one up on the creationist today by explaining evolution to my 3rd grader when she asked if the American Indian in her would last forever. I explained that over time the Cherokee would become diluted like, say, if you poured apple juice in a glass. At first it would be 100% apple juice. If you then added water, it would be less apple juice and more water until over time it was only a little bit apple juice and mostly water, like say, Welch's Apple Juice from concentrate.

This lead to a discu… Continue

Aside from the fact that this book is blowing my mind, I've also discovered a new great source for my comedy routine - one that promises to baffle rather than amuse.

For example, how many tasteless jokes can be made at the expense of negative energy?

"Dude, he's so dense and full of negative energy, if you got too close to him you'd be suck into the verse of lameness."

Just finished the first chapter. Initial impressions are:

1) OK, a little on the spiritual side.
2) Interesting. I've gotten so many tidbits over the years about the science of cosmology, and this book promises to put it all out in an orderly fashion.
3) Finally, the idea of bubbles and balloons makes sense to me. I like to think of myself of existing in a super enormous bubble, and that one day, I might be able to jump into another gigantic bubble. What fun.

I'm excited. Can't wait to read th… Continue