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Book Club
Skepchick Book Club: Because I Said So!
Note: Information about next month’s Book Club is at the bottom of this thread. Welcome back to the Skepchick Book Club! Normally, you would need to have read a book to participate in the thread, but because this book was about researching the actual facts behind the”myths, tales, and warnings every generation passes down to its kids” (e.g. the 10%…
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Quickies
Skepchick Quickies 2.20
On February 20, 1872, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City. (I’ve visited it before, but my favorite museum is the MOMA.) Family Members in Need: Why Some Middle Class Blacks Can’t Get Ahead. University of Colorado Advises Women to Vomit or Urinate to Stop Rapists – From Heina. Men and Women Use Uptalk Differently: A Study…
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Quickies
Skepchick Quickies 2.18
On February18, 1930, Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh. Interestingly, after Clyde died in 1997, he was cremated and one ounce of his ashes was saved and put on the New Horizons space probe, which was launched in 2006 and is en route to Pluto. Why Gender Equality Stalled – From Charlene. Device Offers Partial Vision for the Blind –…
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Quickies
Skepchick Quickies 2.13
On February 13, 1633, Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome to stand trial before the Roman Inquisition. (In this case, he did expect it.) Mice Fall Short as Test Subjects for Humans’ Deadly Ills Re-re-re-thinking the rise of mammals and death of the dinosaurs – From CriticalDragon1177. Price for a New Hip? Many Hospitals Are Stumped – The messy state of…
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Science
Happy Darwin Day, Everyone!
One of the things I like about celebrating obscure or non-mainstream holidays is that you get to make up your own traditions. Today, February 12th, is Charles Darwin’s 204th birthday, and in my house we celebrate it with food, puns, and entertainment. (Actually, that’s how I celebrate most of my holidays, just with different themes.) Also, Darwin Day is an…
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Quickies
Skepchick Quickies 2.11
On February 11, 1752, the Pennsylvania Hospital was opened by Benjamin Franklin and thus became the first hospital in the US. It was also notable for having the first surgical ampitheatre and the first medical library in America. Pope Benedict XVI resigns – live reaction – Whoa! Yeah, I’m sure this is due to “age and declining health.” Not any…
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Skepchick Quickies 2.6
On January 6th, 1931, Thomas Edison filed his last patent, a “Holder for Article to be Electroplated.” Say what you will about the man, at least he has an interesting history to read about. From Manly to Sexy: The History of the High Heel. Lake Schools may end non-curriculum clubs to stop Gay-Straight Alliance – From Kelly F. Native American…
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Skepchick Quickies 2.4
I’m sure you are all recovering from your Puppy Bowl IX hangover, so here is a soothing compilation of Chopin’s Nocturnes to get you through the morning. When Taking Multiple Husbands Makes Sense – Polyandry in other cultures. Why does anyone take Sam Harris seriously? – From Amy. Men Go on “Guyets” Because Girls are Stupid. Florida man accused of…
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