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longship

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4. The Sun may be the source of most electricity.

Reply to LongTomH (Original post)

Fri Aug 3, 2012, 01:06 PM

Aug 2012

That's why the woman in the picture has plugged her hair dryer directly into the Sun. That's also why all electric appliances come with 93 million mile long power cords.

Just what is quoted here is stunningly ignorant.

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A look inside a Creationist 'science textbook,' -- for those with strong stomachs! [View all] LongTomH Aug 2012 OP

That's a SCIENCE book? Looks more like a comparative religions book for elementary 1monster Aug 2012 #1

My "guess" is that this book is a crock of steaming Ezlivin Aug 2012 #2

Romney wants our tax $$ going to schools that teach this crap!! Freddie Aug 2012 #3

The Sun may be the source of most electricity. longship Aug 2012 #4

Nobody has ever felt Electricity? formercia Aug 2012 #5

I've definitely felt it a few times ... eppur_se_muova Aug 2012 #8

What is the name of this waste of paper? benld74 Aug 2012 #6

"Science 4 Christian Schools" LongTomH Aug 2012 #7

Should be labeled "Fairy Tales For Delusional Dummies" hobbit709 Aug 2012 #10

Wow. RainDog Aug 2012 #9

Should Be Retitled: Delusional Science, Delusional Thinking - Any Wonder Why Some Voters Are Idiots? cantbeserious Aug 2012 #11

I feel so sad for the kids who will be given this to read. gtar100 Aug 2012 #12

The stupid, IT BURNS!!! Odin2005 Aug 2012 #13

I assume that in most states there are certain standards for homeschooling. drm604 Aug 2012 #14