8th Grade Science Fair Winner Proves Creationism

Take that, Richard Dawkins! I always knew you were a little punk!

Brian Benson, an eighth-grade student who won first place in the Life Science/Biology category for his project “Creation Wins!!!,” says he disproved part of the theory of evolution. Using a rolled-up paper towel suspended between two glasses of water with Epsom Salts, the paper towel formed stalactites. He states that the theory that they take millions of years to develop is incorrect.

“Scientists say it takes millions of years to form stalactites,” Benson said. “However, in only a couple of hours, I have formed stalactites just by using paper towel and Epsom Salts.”

Although I suspect that this science fair experiment may have more practical real-world applications:

Hunter Bass, a seventh-grade student, did her project on “Testing Behavioral Incentives.” She talked to preschoolers and teachers to find out if there was a difference in what motivates boys versus girls.

“I found out that boys respond more to prizes, while girls liked hugs more,” Bass said.

This experiment is remarkably similar to one I conducted in college, although the prizes were beer and the hugs were naked. Oh! And, needless to say, the boys and girls were completely legal adults.

Christian Academy Science Fair winners named [Georgetown Times]