#clintirwin

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I'm not surprised. Royalty has always gravitated towards me.

and let's be real the world let out a long, pained groan when I tethered myself to Jon. I'm sure people cry themselves to sleep over the fact that I'm unavailable.

Unfortunately, common sense or that which is obvious isn't always correct in science.  I do admit, however, that I haven't read much of Gould's works.  I have to get around to it.  I agree that bird flight isn't much of a mystery--especially since a lot of avian dino fossils are cropping up.  It seems that feathers developed for two reasons: as cover from cold temperatures and as decorations to attract mates (sexual selection).  The first feathered dinosaurs were no doubt flightless; however, much like modern day flightless birds, pseudo-wings were used for balance while running, intimidation, amongst other things.  This eventually developed into an ability to fly in birds that had anatomies that evolved the aerodynamics for flight--usually a strong tail for stability in the air, flexible feet that curled during flight, a stronger neck to maintain straightness rather than a flimsy neck that was susceptible to wind effects, etc.  The evolution of the female orgasm might not be too difficult to explain either, but that's something I don't know much about.