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To: Soliton
Another Paluxy River footprint?

Haven't read anything specific about this new one, but here is an analysis of the previous claims:

On the Heels of Dinosaurs

From that article:

Conclusions

Claims of human tracks occurring alongside dinosaur tracks in Texas have not stood up to close scientific scrutiny, and in recent years have been largely abandoned even by most creationists. Although genuine dinosaur tracks are abundant in Texas, the alleged Paluxy "man tracks" involve a variety of misidentified phenomena. The most celebrated "man tracks" on the Taylor Site are forms of "metatarsal" dinosaur tracks--made by dinosaurs which, at least at times, made elongate prints by impressing their metatarsi (soles and heels) as they walked, rather than walking on their toes only. When the digit marks on such elongate/metatarsal tracks are subdued by sediment infilling, mud- collapse, erosion, or a combination of factors, the metatarsal segment at the rear often presents an oblong shape that roughly resembles a large human footprint. Other alleged "man tracks" include erosional features and indistinct markings of uncertain origin, some of which were enhanced with water or oil at times to appear more human, or even physically altered in some cases. A smaller number of "man tracks" are outright carvings (mostly on loose blocks of rock). Claims of other "out of order" fossils from Texas and elsewhere are also lacking in scientific support.


6 posted on 07/28/2008 2:27:47 PM PDT by Coyoteman (Religious belief does not constitute scientific evidence, nor does it convey scientific knowledge.)
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To: Coyoteman
Another Paluxy River footprint?

Yes, it is another episode of Lying for God.

12 posted on 07/28/2008 2:32:32 PM PDT by Soliton (Investigate, study, learn, then express an opinion)
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To: Coyoteman

Sorry, I fail to see the point. Are you saying this is a false claim because previous claims have been argued away? Frankly I don’t understand this paragraph as I am not a “jargonator” as most pseudo-scientists like paleontologists are.

I just don’t buy the evolution stuff. They seem to rely on such logical contortions combined with illogical contortions to arrive at conclusions that cannot possbly be verified. Too much for my simple brain to accept, I suppose.


20 posted on 07/28/2008 2:40:22 PM PDT by sleepy_hollow
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To: Coyoteman; SunkenCiv
Well, I for one believe the claims. I've seen pictures of Victoria Vetri and Raquel Welch with dinosaurs. Lucky dinos.
40 posted on 07/28/2008 4:07:54 PM PDT by colorado tanker (Number nine, number nine, number nine . . .)
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