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Skepchick Quickies: Equal Marriage Wins, Police Abuse, ADHD Medication Efficacy, and 1 in 4 Americans Need Science Classes
Happy President’s Day to my fellow Americans! Snake Bite Kills Snake Salvation Pastor – “He is now in heaven, where he can frolic across rolling hills playing with all of the snakes in God’s kingdom.” From Sarah. It’s Over: Gay Marriage Can’t Lose in the Courts – “Last night, only days after hearing oral arguments in the case, a Virginia…
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Skepchick Quickies: Deadly Mushrooms, Friends with Benefits, and the GoldieBlox Hype
It’s February 12th–HAPPY DARWIN DAY EVERYONE! I’m celebrating with my traditional Survival of the Feastest, followed by Common Dessert. GoldieBlox Means Well But Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype – I have a background in engineering, and honestly, there are much better building toys for girls than GoldieBlox. The Most Dangerous Mushroom – Oh Death Cap, why must you be…
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Skepchick Quickies: The Tooth Mouse, Lady Gamers, and the Neuroscience of Sugar
On February 10, 1962, Roy Lichtenstein opened his first solo exhibition. Don’t tell the kids: The real history of the tooth fairy – Possibly descended from a “Tooth Mouse”?? Haha, this is amazing. DO tell your kids this. Answers for Creationists – Phil Plait’s take on the Nye/Ham debate. Perils of Lady Gaming – A funny comic to start your…
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Skepchick Quickies: Transgender Bathroom Rights, Anti-Masturbation Crusade, Colon Pill-Cam
On February 5, 1971, the Apollo 14 astronauts landed on the moon. This trip was notable for the commander, Alan Shepherd, because it was his first trip back into space since being diagnosed with Ménière’s disease. Why This Transgender Teen’s Big Legal Victory Matters – It took five years for Nicole to win her case, but at least it’s a win!…
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Skepchick Quickies: Gaming Jeopardy, TSA Confessions, and Creationist/Atheist Debates
On February 3, 1984, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for mission STS-41-B. This mission was notable for the first unmanned spacewalk and for holding the first high school experiment in space (about seed germination in zero gravity). LEGO Gets Told Off by A Seven-Year-Old Girl – She makes some great points about the boys vs girl LEGO figures. From CriticalDragon1177…
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Skepchick Quickies: Germ Theory, Medieval Sexual Guides, the Perspective of a Transracial Adoptee, and Never Getting Fat
Happy Birthday to Roger Payne! He was born on January 29, 1935, and is a biologist and a co-discoverer of whale songs. Another interesting fact: a recording of whale songs is included on the Voyager record. Food and Germs: Pollan and Velasquez-Manoff – If you can, take some time to listen to this radio interview. “Authors Michael Pollan and Moises…
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Skepchick Quickies 1.22
On January 22, 1968, Apollo 5 launched. This unmanned flight was notable because it carried the first Lunar Module into space (for testing). Sort of related: this lunar panorama (from the recent Chinese moon landing). 5 Ways Growing Up Inside Scientology Was a Nightmare – Only five? From mrmisconception. Even in Death, Abortion Politics Never Goes Away – An interesting…
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Happy Betty White Day!
Today is Betty White’s birthday, and since I’m such a huge fan of the Golden Girls (and of Ms. White), I’ve been celebrating Betty White Day for the past few years. Traditionally, this is how one would celebrate a day in Betty White’s honor: Watching an episode of the Golden Girls Eating a piece of cheesecake (telling stories of your…
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