Proof of evolution that you can find on your body
Quite interesting to watch :) Enjoy the view!
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The vestigial structures in your body
Today I recommend you another interesting video from scishow. It's about the "old", "vestigial" parts that we still carry in our body. Enjoy the view!
The ability to drink milk: the Wolverine in you!
Today I want to talk you about milk! If you are an adult and you can still drink milk, well you and Wolverine have something in common, you are both mutants! In other ways, lactose intolerance is a normal thing. But let's go in order... Lactose intolerance is an impaired ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Lactose is normally broken down by an enzyme called lactase, which is produced by cells in the lining of the small intestine. Lactose intolerance in adulthood is caused by reduced production of lactase after infancy (lactase nonpersistence). If individuals with lactose intolerance consume lactose-containing dairy products, they may experience abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, nausea, and diarrhea beginning 30 minutes to 2 hours later.... [ Genetic Home Reference ] Did you know that it is estimated that about 70% of adults worldwide show some decrease in lactase activity during adulthood? 70%!!! But also, did you ...
Why do fingers wrinkle in water?
Have you ever wondered why your fingers wrinkle when you do the washing-up? (source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ ) As surprised as you might be, it seems that only recently scientists have found an explanation for this phenomenon. According to researchers of the New cast le University , it could be the results of evolutionary development. The shrivelling of the skin on the fingers makes it easier to grip things underwater and pick up wet objects! Researcher Tom Smulders said: ‘Going back in time, this wrinkling of our fingers in wet conditions could have helped with gathering food from wet vegetation or streams.’ (source: dailymail.co.uk ) So, when you do the washing-up without gloves and your fingers get wrinkled, it's just your body telling you " Sir, can I impro ve your grip o n th at soapy dish of yours ?" The small comic strip below seems perfect to close this post :) (source: dailymail.co.uk )
Charles Darwin's quote
Happy Birthday Charles Darwin! Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) (Source: I fucking love science )
Facts about the evolution, sorry creationists
The scishow and crashcourse channels on youtube are amazing! Pills of knowledge, like these ones reporting the proves supporting the theory of the evolution. Evolution is a thing! Get used to it, Really! Don't fool yourselves! Evolution in biology Evolution for humans References are reported below the videos. I think it can be useful to watch also this video by the awesome Neil DeGrasse! The thought he suggests it's really fascinating and very disturbing at the same time.