Question 1

What is the weirdest theory of how the universe was made?

Accepted Answer

There are some weird theories out there, but the one I think seems to be the most implausible yet very fascinating is the big bounce. It explains how the universe ends and also its beginning.

I don't believe it but it goes like this: There were multiple Big Bangs. The big bang was the "start" of the universe and the expanded for some time, but eventually, gravity was stronger than dark energy, and the universe collapsed and fell back into the dense point it was. This is called the Big Crunch Theory. However, the Big Bounce goes even further. It says that from that extremely dense point sprung another big bang. It shows that this could happen over and over again.

Again, I don't believe this theory and science also finds this more unfavorable.

Question 2

So, what about asexual reproduction?
Can't it cause the evolution because every offspring is the exact copy of its parents?

Accepted Answer

Actually, asexual reproduction does result in offspring that differ from their parents. These are just mutations that happen during mitosis instead of recombinations and mutations occurring in meiosis and sexual reproduction.

Question 3

What or who is at the top of the world’s family tree

Accepted Answer

Depends. If you believe in God and stuff, it would be Adam and Eve. If you believe in the Big Bang that created all living things in the universe, we would not know. This may not be very accurate, but it's the best answer I could give.

Question 4

How did the world begin?

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Your answer depends on what you mean by "world". If you meant the universe: The universe (space, time, matter, energy, etc.) all began with the Big Bang. I suggest searching for Khan Academy's "Big bang introduction" video!

If you meant the Earth, it formed when a lot of debris accreted around the sun. Basically, gravity attracted rocks together to form one big planet. You could search for Khan's video "Earth formation" to learn more.

Since you asked this on the "Evolution" video, I wanted to add that the theory of evolution describes how life changes over time, but it doesn't say how the first life came into being.

Does that help?

Question 5

Also, are all traits heritable?

Accepted Answer

Now, if you have an Apple iPhone, right now, you would have noticed a button at the bottom of the screen. [But I think this is only for older versions], that button is Fingerprint.
So, you cannot place your fingerprint and download apps from the App Store because it has 'your parent's fingerprint'. Even if it has your people who are genetically related, it still isn't accepted because it has a 'different fingerprint'. That is an example of a trait. 
I hope this answers your question!

Question 6

What is the ratio of flying birds to flightless birds?

Accepted Answer

So the amount of flying bird species is 9,940. The amount of flightless bird species is 60. So divided both numbers by 60 and the ratio you get is roughly 166:1.

Question 7

Can there be any other animal species that, except birds, are descendants of dinosaurs?

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Although these aren't exactly _related_ to dinosaurs, jellyfish, insects, (Such as ants, beetles, and cockroaches.), sharks, some ancient fish, and other hidden animals that we have yet to find have survived since the age of dinosaurs.
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It can be pretty amazing if you think about how many of the animals we see today once lived among dinosaurs and other ancient life. And although much more are descendants of those animals and have evolved over the years, we know that at one time, because their ancestors survived, they are here on the earth now.
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Take plants, for example. There are many, many plants that have survived, (In the ocean, on land, underground.), and now we have different varieties of them. They were descended from the plants that thrived with dinosaurs, changed over time when the earth was also changing, and adapted to the environment, splitting into different categories with one distinct similarity that states they are the same plants, just different versions that have changed with their surroundings to survive. (If you look at the different flowers in the world, you'll see what I mean. Along with trees and shrubs and many other plants. Almost all the plants!)
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If by any chance any information I said was incorrect or unclear, please feel free to correct or make sense of what I was saying.

~With hope that you learn to the best of your abilities: MHA.

Question 8

is it possible for someone to not feel emotions?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not possible for a person to have absolutely no emotions. While some individuals may struggle to identify, express, or experience the full range of emotions, everyone experiences emotions to some degree because they are a fundamental part of being human. Emotions are essential for understanding and interacting with the world, and they are deeply intertwined with our physical and mental well-being. 
Here's why it's not possible to have no emotions:
**Brain Function:**
The brain is wired for emotions. They are a natural byproduct of brain activity and are crucial for survival, decision-making, and social interaction. 
**Biological Basis:**
Emotions have a biological basis, involving physiological responses like changes in heart rate, breathing, and hormone levels. 
**Emotional Regulation:**
While some individuals may struggle with emotional regulation or awareness, this doesn't mean they don't have emotions; it means they may have difficulty processing or expressing them. 
"No Feelings" vs. "Difficulty Experiencing":
When someone says they "have no feelings," it often refers to a difficulty in identifying, describing, or experiencing the full range of emotions, or a state of emotional numbness. This is different from not having emotions altogether.

Edit: I hope you guys understood this bcs, I was awake almost the whole night writing this up 😭

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