I am a skeptic concerning the "Big Bang" theory of cosmology. I have always thought the theory to be nonsense, that is not and cannot be supported by observational evidence. This article "The Top 30 Problems with the Big Bang". outlines all the flaws in the theory and pretty much sums of what I think is correct concerning this theory.

Strange "Tubes" on Mars

Martian "Tubes"

These tube-like formations on Mars are actually fairly common. I have not seen any good explanation about how they might have formed by natural processes. One must wonder if they could be artificial or perhaps even organic. I can't help imagining the spice-worms on Dune when I see these pictures.

My first guess is that they are the result of some geologic process, but they certainly do stir the imagination.

Follow this link to see some more pictures. On this website the "tubes" are described as linear dune patterns filling in large surface cracks. They don't look like dunes to me. Of course dunes are common on Mars, but it should be simple to determine if the "tubes" are dunes- they won't look the same if they are photographed again... unless you want to claim they are ancient dunes that have been cemented and preserved. I think some other explanation is needed.

Predictions for the future (from 1961)

Here are some predictions for the year 2000 made in 1961. They were quite optimistic and many really are funny. I really like this one; "At work, Dad will operate on a 24 hour week. The office will be air-conditioned with stimulating scents and extra oxygen - to give a physical and psychological lift."

Here is another good one; "The family car will be soundless, vibrationless and self-propelled thermostatically. The engine will be smaller than a typewriter. Cars will travel overland on an 18 inch air cushion."

What do you think. Will we have all this by the year 3000, since we obviously did not make it by 2000?

Of course there may be a problem with this. The Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21 (Winter Solstice), 2012... maybe we will not make it that far.