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Homeopathic Dilutions - Bock The Robber
Homeopathy preaches that the more you dilute the mixture, the stronger the treatment becomes, and the most common homeopathic dilution is called 30C, which is very diluted indeed. Since all the water in the oceans contains only about 4.4×10 46 molecules, it means you would need to drink all the oceans of the Earth, not once, not twice, not even a hundred times, but
In this amusing video, musician Edward Current proves he's read Richard Dawkins's and Sam Harris's books -- and he is upset! So Mr Current sets out to prove in this video that it's atheists who are deluded because they do not believe in the omnipotent god who is the source of everything in the universe!
The atheist delusion | Science | guardian.co.uk
The Quackometer -
The quackometer is a project based around the automation of debunking quack medicine on the web.
Tennessee “monkey bill” passes legislature House Bill 368 passed the Tennessee House of Representatives on a 72-23 vote on March 26, 2012, the Nashville Tennessean (March 26, 2012) reports.
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Skeptics in the Pub
Skeptics in the Pub (or Sceptics in the Pub, if you prefer) are groups which meet and converse in the UK and beyond, usually gathering once every month. The event was founded in London, UK by Dr Scott Campbell in 1999, for all those interested in science, history, psychology, philosophy, investigative journalism and how to examine extraordinary claims of all types.
Drug policy is a highly controversial political issue that the vast majority of politicians instinctively avoid. Policy in the area is frequently guided less by the available scientific and economic evidence than by consideration of the perceived opinions of the public and the media.
Glasgow Skeptics in the Pub
Skeptics in the Pub began in London in 1999. It provided an opportunity for rational thinkers to meet and discuss all things skeptical as well as have a monthly presentation by a renowned skeptic or even believer followed by a Q&A. We are part of a growing number of groups in Scotland, including Glasgow, Aberdeen and St Andrews.
Skeptics in the Pub, Edinburgh
August 04 - We added some great new Conspriacies... Most of the new ones are part of a series from some Hitler worshipping, anti-semetic white supremasist. Read these and shake your head at the idiocy.
Conspiracy Theories Ranging from Stupid to Inane - Conspiracy Bomb
....The founding father of modern vibrational medicine was Dr. Albert Abrams (1863-1924), the "dean of twentieth century charlatans." * Abrams called his healing method radionics and claimed that he was able to detect distinct energies or vibrations (radiation) being emitted from healthy and diseased tissue in all living things.
The Skeptic's Dictionary - Skepdic.com
Hoax-Slayer is dedicated to debunking email hoaxes, thwarting Internet scammers, combating spam, and educating web users about email and Internet security issues. Hoax-Slayer allows Internet users to check the veracity of common email hoaxes and aims to counteract criminal activity by publishing information about common types of Internet scams. Hoax-Slayer also includes anti-spam tips, computer and email security information, articles about true email forwards, and much more.
Latest Email Hoaxes - Current Internet Scams - Hoax-Slayer
In the unlikely event you haven’t read this weeks news about the banned “Gay Cure” bus adverts booked by the Core Issues Trust click here .
Science, Reason and Critical Thinking
Japan gets ~90% of its electrical power from nuke plants, and now they’re in, essentially, the “worst-case scenario”.
That where I usually plonk my 'dont know where to put it' Pearls too. :0)) by goldy Mar 15
i'll have to ponder where i might place it, for now it's in my drop zone by notpicnic Mar 15