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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Troy Britain

A happy and spooky Halloween to one and all!

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"Debating creationists on the topic of evolution is rather like trying to play chess with a pigeon; it knocks the pieces over, craps on the board, and flies back to its flock to claim victory."

- Scott D. Weitzenhoffer

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