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Re: Why do we know all of this? (was Re: evolution)
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Date: 
Wed, 8 Mar 2000 10:17:23 GMT
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Ben Roller wrote:

In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Christopher Tracey writes:
Shiri's description is very good, I'll elaborate on a few points.
The moth in question is the Peppered Moth(_Biston betularia_).  Before the
industrial revolution, the predominant form seen in the woods of England
was white with dark brown spots,

Ok everyone, raise your hand if these guys are making you feel dumb too.
It amazes me that you all knew which moths were being talked about.  Man, some
people are just too smart. :)

Ben Roller

This moth story is the standard subject under evolution chapter of high
school biology books here. I don't think too much people remembers it
though..:-)

Selçuk



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  Why do we know all of this? (was Re: evolution)
 
(...) Ok everyone, raise your hand if these guys are making you feel dumb too. It amazes me that you all knew which moths were being talked about. Man, some people are just too smart. :) Ben Roller (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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