"Evolution is very dependent on life being present in order to evolve"
Where is the divide between chemistry and a lifeform?
As I understand it life is generally considered to have probably started from complex chemistry. This site http://www.nrao.edu/index.php/learn/science/chemistryoflife even talks about evidence of "chemical evolution"!
Not only do WE not know, I am guessing (from the request for more time) that THEY don't know themselves!
I was not claiming it, merely providing an example of non-American fast food prior to the spread of Wimpy etc.
We have had fast food here (Fish and Chips anyone?), I think it is the fast food FRANCHISE that is more specifically American.
I've never been canoeing before, but I imagine there must be just a few simple heuristics you have to remember... Yes, don't fall out, and don't hit rocks.
