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M MIRACLE IN THE EYE

man and octopus have equally well-developed visual systems, with similar
structures performing similar functions.
But if the two species developed separately, why are their eyes so simi-
lar? It seems that the impossible has taken place not just once, but at several
times and in several places. If the human eye is the product of coincidences
and not creation, then shouldn't it be considerably different than the octo-
pus's eye? The theory of evolution simply cannot answer thousands of basic
questions like this.

The Archer Fish
This fish is famous for being a living water pistol—filling its mouth
with water and squirting it at insects resting on branches or twigs above the
water. The element of surprise causes the insect to lose its grip and plunge
into the water, where it becomes an easy catch.
What's remarkable about the process is that even as the archer fish pre-
pares itself, it doesn't raise its head out of the water. While still submerged,
it can accurately determine the insect's location. But the apparent position of
objects outside the water is distorted by the retraction of light. For example,
if you wanted to shoot an arrow from beneath a swimming pool at a point in
the air outside, you'd have to know at what angle light retracts upon the
water and adjust your aim accordingly.
But this fish seems to overcome this problem and shoots on target
every time. It is able to hit a tiny insect with no difficulty. 47 All archer fish
possess this ability, but not through lessons and physical calculations. It is
God Who inspires this creature.

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