You’ve surely seen a children’s book illustrations of Noah and the Ark or a nursery wall painting of a boat overstuffed with animals–with a giraffe head sticking out of the top and various other critters poking out here and there. And that kind of a picture tends to make people wonder how in the world could 2 of every kind of animal fit on a boat. But the problem is that most of the images you’ve seen don’t comport at all with reality. Noah’s Ark was a massive cargo ship. And when you look at it from a scientific standpoint there was more than enough room for all the animals, food, supplies, fresh water (if needed), and a shuffleboard court or whatever you might like some extra deck space for. Take a listen and picture what the real story of Noah paints for you.
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