Sunday, June 8, 2008

In the News - Science 1 - Superstitious Religion 0

Science:
Novel bacterial species found trapped in Greenland's ice [link]
A great discovery was made by scientist in the coldest countries, Greenland. They found microbes in the deep ice that approximately dates back 120,000 years. Here's the kicker: The microbes are still alive! They will definitely learn a lot about ancient earth with this discovery.

Superstitious Religion:
Albinos, Long Shunned, Face Threat in Tanzania [link]
Albinos are being hunted for their body parts, because uneducated and superstitious people believe that albinos have magical powers. Their eyes, skin, limbs and breasts are being sold to those who believe in this stupid superstition. Apparently, witch doctor's are seeding these ideas in the mind of the mass. This is a sad case of ignorance of the condition and personal prejudice from witch doctors and their followers. It is a shame that the cradle of life, Africa, is far from progressing.

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