Quickies

  • Skepchick Quickies 8.25

    Eternal earth-bound pets – Worried about what will happen to your pets after the Rapture?  For a small fee, these atheists will see that your beloved Fluffy is cared for.  From Sean and SteveT. Mali protest against women’s law – “Tens of thousands of people in Mali’s capital, Bamako, have been protesting against a new law which gives women equal…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 8.21

    Ask strangers for medical advice – Now you can get more than just restaurant and hotel reviews from strangers.  CureTogether is an online community that allows you to see what advice they have for treating your migraines, psoriasis, insomnia, etc.     Unwrapping the mystery of a 2500 year old mummy – Scientists hope the mummy will  “lead to a better understanding of changes in…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 8.20

    The women’s crusade – “In the 19th century, the paramount moral challenge was slavery. In the 20th century, it was totalitarianism. In this century, it is the brutality inflicted on so many women and girls around the globe: sex trafficking, acid attacks, bride burnings and mass rape.” From Vanessa. Because nothing’s worse than a friendly atheist – Why the Illinois…

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  • Skepchick Quickies, 8.19

    CSI myths: the shaky science behind forensics. (Thanks to Zapski.) Looks like reported UFO sightings coinicides with release of new science-fiction movies. (Thanks to Steve.) Spoon-bending for beginners: teaching anomalistic psychology to teenagers. (Thanks to Emory.) More cool science tattoos. (Thanks to Heidi.) How we measure peerage in the US, via the medium of Adam Savage. (Thanks to Bjørnar.)

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  • Skepchick Quickies 8.18

    Mathematical model for surviving a zombie attack – “It is possible to successfully fend off a zombie attack, according to Canadian mathematicians. The key is to “hit hard and hit often.””  From Middleman. Man challenges ban on fortunetelling – “Nick Nefedro didn’t need to have his palm read or look to Tarot cards to know that his plan to work…

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  • Skepchick Quickies, 8.17

    Texas public schools now required to teach the Bible. (Thanks to Michael.) Research shows that some female fish find different male traits attractive from year to year and the changing preferences of female may play an important role in evolution. (Thanks to Emory.) Anti-vaccinationist Jenny McCarthy picked to front a fitness video game. (Thanks to TurboFool.) Afghanistan has quietly passed…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 8.14

    Mrs. Hislastname or else – Poll says 50% of American women think a woman should be legally required to take their husband’s last name. Neil Gaiman on watching the Perseids – A beautiful piece, of course. Homeopathy & nutritionists vs. real science – Video of comedian Dara O’Brien from Other Amanda. Focus on the Family faces serious budget shortfall – From Davew. And…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 8.13

    Tulsa, OK mayoral candidate wants creationist exhibit at zoo – “For Anna Falling, the road to city hall runs through the Tulsa Zoo.  She’s made her Christianity central to her platform and now the exhibit depicting the Christian story of Creationism is her first campaign promise.”  From Gabriel. Self magazine explains covers aren’t supposed to look realistic – From Chasmosaur…

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