> Assume a slightly different scenario. For whatever reasons, God decides
> tomorrow to creat a unicorn.
>
> He does so, perfectly (thoroughly). A whole herd of them, why not?
>
> Now we scientists begin our tests. Whatever tests are appropriate.
> What possible test could we make to falsify the
> "this-beast-is-the-result-of-common-descent" position?
How about an extra chromosome (pair) which doesn't produce
any proteins but which does encode for the first 10000 digits of pi?
Or does that violate the "perfect" stipulation?
Loren Haarsma