ICYMI: June 3-June 9 on the Skepchick Network
I know you’re busy. It’s Monday. You’re starting your work week. Don’t worry. These Skepchick Network highlights will give you a booster shot so you can survive talking to your woo-peddling co-worker at the water cooler.
Modern Mythology: “Ancient” Chinese Gender Charts
It doesn’t take much digging to prove that Chinese gender charts are bunkum.
This is Not Art According to the Government
Mox discusses Singapore’s crackdown on street artists.
Life in the Monkeysphere
People who have 500 Facebook friends are liars, and Alex can prove it!
Happy Skull Appreciation Day!
Show the skill some love with some skull-inspired art.
Mad Pic Lab: The Challenge Continues!
You asked for it and Elyse delivered: Mad Pic Lab lives!
Messiah Robot, Cosmic Sausage Ring, and a Giant Penis that Threatens All Humanity (på svenska)
Amygdala reviews the Ridley Scott film, Prometheus.
Thick Shock! (på svenska)
Technicolor on the obsession with women and weight.
Beware of the Amateur Pseudoscientist (en español)
Talking to woo peddling friends is extra hard when they quote half truths and have a real degree.
So, You’ve Revolutionized Modern Science (en español)
Daurmith has a helpful guide on how to prove you’re right and baffle scientists.
The Taste of Blasphemy (en español)
Cook Jesus Day is just around the corner, and Andrés tells us why we should take part in it.
AI: Safe Places for Queer People
When was the first time you felt safe being queer?
Mothers Never Regret Being Mothers? Yea, right.
Yessenia doesn’t buy the anti-choice assertion that women don’t regret motherhood.
Queer Health: Queer Experiences in Medicine
Looking at the queer medical experience through the lens of cultural anthropology.
Featured image credit: Andrew Mason
Well, anyone who claims to have 500 friends in real life is a liar, having 500 friends on facebook is easy.
I’ve never seen those gender charts, but they seem pretty silly.