Amanda

Amanda works in healthcare, is a loudmouthed feminist, and proud supporter of the Oxford comma.
  • Skepchick Quickies 12.1

    The perils of skepticism – Oh, Deepak Chopra, you’re so…boring and yet still annoying. From Thomas. Dung helps reveal why mammoths died out – From Steve. Ancient ayurvedic treatment validated by science – Mmm, nose pots. How Twilight works – It’s not quite at the level of “sparkle tits” but the illustrations are pretty awesome.

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.27

    Autism treatments: Risky alternatives have little basis in science – From Emory, “The Chicago Tribune lays down a thermonuclear ass-whuppin’ on dangerous autism treatments.” Christian side hugs – On the off chance you haven’t seen this video yet, I had to share the pain. Church “lied without lying” – It’s called “mental reservation” if you’re a priest. From Craig. Just…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.24

    Ghost TV – “With all ghost hunting shows, there are only two possible outcomes; either a ghost is found, or not (so really one possible outcome). Producers have to prepare for either scenario.” From Lauren. Science proves cats are evil – Really, it proves that they’re whiny little bastards. Every cat owner is already familiar with the, “I’m starving to…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.20

    New “reversible” paralysis rays turn victims blue, flaccid – Nope, not making it up, that really is the headline. From Zapski. Muslim countries seek blasphemy ban – “Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that Algeria and Pakistan have taken the lead in lobbying to eventually bring the proposal to a vote in the U.N. General Assembly.” From James Fox. Girls…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.19

    Dad spoke to child only in Klingon for 3 years – It’s always good to start young with those important life skills. Summary dismissal – When is being dismissive justified? From Emory. The Gap hates Christmas, say Christians with tunnel vision – How dare gap include many winter holidays in its… winter holiday ads. What’s in the water at waterbirth?…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.17

    Celebrity healthcare – From Daniela and Madfishmonger. 2012: The end of the world? – Information is Beautiful’s incredibly comprehensive infographic on 2012: skeptics vs. believers. From Ellen and Sydney. The evolution of the god gene – From Steve. Wired’s 2009 Halloween costume winners – Check out the second place winner. From Demitri.

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.13

    The caveman fallacy – The notion that “whatever humans do in our “natural” state is what is best for us physically, intellectually, and emotionally.” From Matthew. Vaccine waivers for creationists – Print your own and pass them out. Long-term effects of day care – Hint: It will not hopelessly warp your offspring. Oxytocin and the big O – Happy Friday,…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.12

    Targeting cancer cells with nanoparticles – From elianara. 2012: Beginning of the end or why the world won’t end? – NASA assures us that the world won’t be ending any time soon. From Craig. Bones show biggest dinosaurs had hot blood – “Using a biomechanical model that predicts the energy cost of walking and running based on the size of…

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