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Science
Ask Surly Amy: GMO’s and Superbugs
Dear Amy, As a proud skeptic I have always defended GM foods as a necessary and wonderful lifesaving measure. However,…
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Skepticism
Ask Surly Amy: Scared of a Potato
Hi, I wrote a really long mail first, deleted it and did the same thing all over. So I want…
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Random Asides
How to make sure you are never invited to a potluck again. EVER.
Ah, the Holidays. The season when introverted curmudgeons like me….are fairly miserable and awkward, actually. I’m not good enough at…
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Honey Laundering
You might have seen some news coverage recently that claimed much of the honey sold in the US isn’t actually……
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Ask Surly Amy: Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescatarian Diets
Dear Surly Amy, I’m trying to find non-biased sources on health, longevity, etc, related to Vegan/Vegetarian/Pescetarian diets, but am having…
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Shellac: it’s a bug AND a feature!
Happy Valentines Day! This holiday is traditionally celebrated with a gift of plant genitalia and candy to one’s beloved. The…
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Ask Surly Amy: Genetically Modified Food
Hello, I would like to ask advice on conflict I’m having with my songwriting partner on the subject of genetically…
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Fried Beer, and Science of Some Sort
Last year’s FryDay Saturday was a great success, ending with zero deaths or hospitalizations. While I haven’t received verification from…
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