@JimmyJ,
Quote:I DO want to hear from people who don't "believe" in it, though. I want to know what your reasoning is. The evidence pretty much speaks for itself, so why do you deny it?
ev·o·lu·tion [ev-uh-loo-shuh n or, esp. British, ee-vuh-] —noun
any process of formation or growth; development: the evolution of a language; the evolution of the airplane.
a product of such development; something evolved: The exploration of space is the evolution of decades of research.
Biology.
change in the gene pool of a population from generation to generation by such processes as mutation, natural selection, and genetic drift.
a process of gradual, peaceful, progressive change or development, as in social or economic structure or institutions.
a motion incomplete in itself, but combining with coordinated motions to produce a single action, as in a machine.
a pattern formed by or as if by a series of movements: the evolutions of a figure skater.
an evolving or giving off of gas, heat, etc.
Mathematics.
the extraction of a root from a quantity.
Compare involution (def 8).
a movement or one of a series of movements of troops, ships, etc., as for disposition in order of battle or in line on parade.
any similar movement, especially in close order drill.
So that I'm safe, this man has told me he's 21 years of age in the past. Therefore. I call dibs.
dibs [dibz] —noun
Informal.
money in small amounts.
rights; claims: I have dibs on the car when Jimmy brings it back.
As in I claim all rights to this man, in the future.
Silence. seems to be common among those of a2k.
Forever hold your peace. Quietness. Shyness. [Shamefulness]. Whichever.
peace [pees] —noun
the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
(often initial capital letter) an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick.
a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors.
the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.
cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension.
freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity.
a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace.
a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort.
silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.
(initial capital letter, italics) a comedy (421 b.c.) by Aristophanes.
