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Skepchick Quickies 2.12
Kevin Trudeau held in contempt of court for email deluge of judge – “Tanned infomercial pitchman Kevin Trudeau has pushed cures for everything from obesity to cancer, but he appears unlikely to have a magic potion to soothe the anger of a federal judge whose e-mail account he flooded with unwanted messages from supporters.” Princess Scientist’s Bookclub podcast – A…
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Skepchick Quickies 2.11
Prayers answered by series of events in cold, uncaring universe – From Jay. Unitarian Jihad – Instead of “cake or death” it’s more “cake or…cake?” From Beth. Why watching Oprah makes you a better person – From Hotphysicsboy whose response I agree with, “Oh the humanity!” Analysis of hair DNA reveals ancient human face – How could DNA reveal that he had…
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Skepchick Quickies 2.9
Fat? Just think yourself thin – According to this guy if you’re fat and think you have good sex, you’re delusional. CNN contributor Erick Erickson: “Ugly feminists return to the kitchen” – From Lauren. The Skeptic Detective made it into the final round of the Nerdy awards, help her out and vote for her! Leaves show looped networks may be better than…
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Skepchick Quickies 2.5
Doctor casts new light on cat that can predict death – From Lauren. Mumnesia is a myth – “Mumnesia, preg head, baby brain. Call it what you like, but a new study says the popular belief that pregnancy reduces memory is a myth.” From Steve. Which recent UFO sighting is most likely to have been caused by aliens? – I…
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Skepchick Quickies 2.4
Motivational speaker charged in sweat lodge deaths – “James Arthur Ray was arrested Wednesday on manslaughter charges after three people died following a northern Arizona sweat lodge ceremony he led last year.” Antievolution bill in Mississippi dies  San Fransisco’s answer to Westboro Baptist Church – From Steve. Faith healing loses again in court – “Members of a controversial church in…
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Skepchick Quickies 2.2
Help a South African skeptic win the Nerdies! – The Skeptic Detective has made it to the semi-finals and you can help her get to the finals. France weighs gender quotas for company boardrooms – From Davew. Herbal remedies, heart drugs don’t mix – “Taking ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort and other widely used herbal supplements may be risky for…
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Skepchick Quickies 1.29
Mid-life crisis: An outdated myth? – “…These days many people often feel more fulfilled in their middle and later years, data shows.” From Infinite Monkey. You’re an idiot of the 33rd degree – Mark Twain lays a smackdown on a quack patent medicine salesman. From Alison. A face for politics – “You can tell a lot about a person by…
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Skepchick Quickies 1.28
Dinosaur had orange tail feathers – “A small two-legged dinosaur had orange and white rings around its tail, researchers say, the first time the colour of a dinosaur’s feathers has been determined.” From Steve. PCR rap – From Zach. 117 Russians hospitalized after drinking “holy” water – From PrimevilKneivel. Study asks if mom and dad are the best match for…
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