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It’s the Skepchick Sundaylies! Nasty Women, Science of the Sideshow, 5 Year Old vs. Ouija Board, and more!
Sunday Funny: Patriotism vs. Nationalism: An Important Distinction (via SMBC) Mad Art Lab Such a Nasty Woman Beth and Amy made art after Trump made his “nasty woman” comment. Gone, Fission: How Lise Meitner was Written Out of the Nuclear Age You need to forget everything you know about atoms to fully appreciate the astounding scientific career of Lise Meitner.…
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Activism
You Must Be Fun At Parties: The Myth of the SJW Party Pooper
Now that all the hooplah over shitty Halloween costumes and the right to be an offensive dickwad has started to die down (for this year at least), I think it’s time that we all have a little chat about what it means to be fun. One of the most common responses I see when someone gets called out for using…
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It’s the Skepchick Sundaylies! with Costume Awesomeness, Dads in the Kitchen, and What Art Is
Sunday Funny: Level-Headed (via Tree Lobsters!) Mad Art Lab MAL-o-ween Costume Review of Awesomeness Skepchick Network contributors show off their Halloween costumes. Mad Art Cast — Nude on the Roof (plus Norm Chan interview!) The gang discusses what art really is. Art, Guilt, Depression, and Self-Care. Charles hasn’t been able to create much this year, and it’s starting to weigh…
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Skepchick Sundaylies: Paper Classes, Dinner Time, and Guide Dogs
Sunday Funny: Orb Hammer (via xkcd) Escéptica Pakistan and Nobel Prizes (en español) Lulú explains why many Pakistanis are not thrilled with their Nobel laureates. School of Doubt Campus Security Apostrophobia talks to her admins about ebola and guns on campus. Be Careful What You Wish For (Especially When It Involves Prison) An old acquaintance of Alasdair’s is in jail…
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ICYMI: November 10 – November 16 on the Skepchick Network
Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 73: In Orbit Ever wonder how satellites stay in orbit? Mindy has the answer. Speak Your Mind: Atheist Church Are “atheist churches” a good idea? Breaking the Fourth Wall: Pokéballs What do we need to do to make pokéballs real? Mad Art Lab Trick or Treat…or BRAINS! This is how Gigi and family did…
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ICYMI: October 27 – November 2 on the Skepchick Network
Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 71: A Weighty Situation Mindy discusses the relationship between and weight. Speak Your Mind: Autumn Colors Fall is the best season. What is your favorite part? Awesome Sauce Music Friday! Absolute Time’s an Atrocity Edition Jam to Postmodern Jukebox’s song about time dilation. Mad Art Lab Gorilla A Bruno Mars song makes Ryan laugh…
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Skepticism
Bad Chart Thursday: Halloween Edition
Boo! Whoops, did I make you jump? Sorry about that – just having a little Halloween fun here! Gosh, I love how much everyone loves Halloween. It’s a time when we can all just scare each other silly and eat some tasty candy. No one ever feels stereotyped or objectified on this fabulously spooky day! Unless you’re in North Dakota,…
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ICYMI: October 20 – October 26 on the Skepchick Network
Teen Skepchick Science Genius: Hip Hop Remixes Science There’s a new pilot program using hip hop to teach science. What do you think? The Physics Philes, lesson 70: Gravity. It’s the Law! The first of many posts on gravity, undeniably the best fundamental force. The Pseudoscience of Victim Blaming: You’re Not Healthy Enough, AKA The Mike Adams Eddy argues that…
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