- Why trolls spammed a college’s rape-reporting system – Because not having privilege hurts their feeeeeelings!
- Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder – “For years, we’ve suspected narcolepsy was an autoimmune disorder, where the patient’s body is fighting against itself. But we had no proof. Now, though, a wave of new narcolepsy patients, triggered by an immune response to the 2009-2010 GlaxoSmithKline H1N1 flu vaccine, has provided conclusive evidence.” From Ryan.
- Scientists develop anti-aging process in mice – Here’s the Cell journal article, for those with access. From Jack99.
- When “life-hacking” is really white privilege – “You know that fun game you play at Chinese restaurants, where you add “in bed” to everybody’s fortune? You will achieve great success this year…in bed. I have a related suggestion for Altucher’s article. Just add “if you’re white” or “because I’m white” to each generalization or anecdote in the article.”
- Cute Animal Friday! Dog gets 210 waterbottles for Christmas. Look at this adorable zebra foal in Belgium.
The best reporting of this was by Amanda Marcotte who pointed out that none of the men named by the spammers got accused of anything, thereby proving that colleges ignore false rape allegations. http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2013/12/19/occidental_college_flooded_with_false_rape_reports_from_men_s_rights_activists.html