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CO2 emissions are actually good for mankind and we need more Dr. William Happer testifies that CO2 emissions are actually good for mankind and we need more Dr. William Happer is often introduced by supporters as the professor of Physics at Princeton University, and by detractors as Chairman of the George C. Marshall Institute (which was funded by Exxon Moblie). He gave a ....
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Temperature changes cause CO2 level changes (not the other way around) disproving 'Gobal Warming' The relationship between CO2 and climate can go in both directions Factors other than increased CO2 concentrations can initiate warming or cooling episodes (see, e.g., orbital forcing). The ice core record shows that on some occasions temperature starts rising hundreds of years before CO2 increases.[5][6] Such results confirm that the ....
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Daddy Longlegs are the most venomous spider in the world, but their fangs can't penetrate human skin An urban legend states that they are the most venomous spider in the world, but that because their fangs are unable to penetrate human skin, they are harmless to humans. However, recent research has shown that pholcid venom has a relatively weak effect on insects. No similar research has been conducted to determine its effects on mammalian ....
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Updated: 2008/12/29 AM 9:06:25 |
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Urine helps jellyfish stings Urban myth states that urine works well against jellyfish stings, although it is at best ineffective and in some cases may make the injury worse.[1][2][3] Human urine is normally relatively free of bacteria, since the bladder itself is normally a sterile environment, and drinking small amounts of one's own urine is unlikely to be harmful.[12] ....
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Updated: 2008/09/26 AM 10:06:30 |
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Fluoride can actually be bad for teeth in some cases Dental fluorosis is a health condition caused by an overdose of fluoride. In its severe form it is characterized by black and brown stains, as well as cracking and pitting of the teeth. [1] Physiology Dental fluorosis occurs because of the excessive intake of fluoride either through fluoride in the water supply, naturally occurring or added to ....
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The artifical sweetner Aspartame can cause cancer The artificial sweetener aspartame has been the subject of vigorous public controversy regarding its safety and the circumstances around its approval. Many studies have recommended further investigation into the possible connection between aspartame and diseases such as brain tumors, brain lesions, and lymphoma.[1][2][3] These findings, combined ....
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Updated: 2008/10/02 AM 10:18:30 |
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Breathalyzers can be made to report a false negative by putting something in your mouth before the test Breathalyzer Myths A common myth is that breath testers can be "fooled" (that is, made to generate estimates making one's blood alcohol content appear lower) by using certain substances. An episode of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters tested substances usually recommended in this practice—including breath mints, mouthwash, and ....
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Cold water boils faster than hot water It is physically impossible for cold water to boil faster This is myth that falls into the "suspend the laws of physics" category. The October 21, 1998 issue of Scientific American states: "Cold water does not boil faster than hot water. The rate of heating of a liquid depends on the magnitude of the temperature difference ....
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Updated: 2008/06/09 PM 5:04:32 |
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Wedding rice or Alka-seltzer is harmful to birds, and can cause them to explode Species such as the bobolink regularly eat rice and other raw grains in the field. Some people believe feeding birds with dry grains, such as rice, barley or wheat, the seeds would expand in volume in birds' stomachs and cause them to explode (some people throw birdseed at weddings instead due to concern about the fate of birds eating ....
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Updated: 2008/05/29 PM 6:44:34 |
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Science experiments have shown how positive thoughts have beautiful effects on water crystals Masaru Emoto's water crystal experiments consist of exposing water in glasses to "Love and Gratitude" ....
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Humans have already been cloned Humans Have Already Been Cloned by Russ Kick Excerpted from "You Are Being Lied To" It’s now routine to see news stories about various mammals being cloned. Almost always, these reports mention that this “brings us one step closer to cloning humans,” “human clones are right around ....
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Updated: 2008/03/29 PM 12:31:04 |
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The air we breathe is mostly oxygen Oxygen makes up only about 20% of the air we breathe Nitrogen 78.0842% Oxygen 20.9463% Argon 0.93422% Carbon dioxide 0.03811% ....
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The 'equinox' is when there is equal length of day and night Equinox is a point in time, not a day Although the word "equinox" implies equal length of day and night, this is not true. For most locations on earth, there are two distinct identifiable days per year when the length of day and night are closest to being equal. Those days are commonly referred to as the "equiluxes" to ....
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Updated: 2008/02/21 PM 12:34:27 |
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The equinox allows you balance an egg on its point You can do the egg trick any day of the year Folk tales from various European countries claim that only on the March equinox day (some may add the September equinox day or may explicitly not), one can balance an egg on its point.[1][2][3] However one can balance an egg on its point any day of the year if one has the patience. Newspapers have ....
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Ozone depletion has stopped increasing and the ozone layer will heal in about 50 years Montreal Protocol in 1987 has stopped the increase of ozone depletion "Because of measures taken under the [Montreal Protocol in 1987], emissions of ozone-depleting substances are already falling. Based on measurements of total inorganic chlorine in the atmosphere, which stopped increasing ....
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Ozone depletion is causing global warming Ozone depletion, the steady decline in the total amount of ozone in Earth's stratosphere, is frequently cited in relation to global warming. Although there are areas of linkage, the relationship between the two is not strong. There are four areas of linkage: The same CO2 radiative forcing that produces near-surface global warming is ....
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Einstein was a poor math student who flunked out of school Young Albert Einstein Excelled in Math and Science "Legend has it that Einstein was a poor student who flunked out of school, but this was not the case. He excelled at math and science, though he often got only mediocre grades in other classes."[1] From Walter Isaacson’s biography of Einstein: One widely held belief about ....
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Updated: 2008/02/11 AM 12:22:08 |
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Fingernails and hair grow after death The Skin Around Them Dehydrates Contrary to popular belief, nails do not continue to grow after death; the skin dehydrates and tightens, making the nails (and hair) appear to grow. "Fact: Most physicians queried on this one initially thought it was true. Upon further reflection, they realized it's impossible. Here's what happens: 'As ....
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Adult brains brian cells do not keep growing, they only die as one ages Adult Neurogenesis In fact, new neurons can grow within the mature adult brain; this process is known as neurogenesis. Regardless of neuron growth or death, brain function and capabilities can be learned and developed throughout life. "The apocryphal tale that you can't grow new brain cells just isn't true. Neurons continue to grow ....
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Humans use only 10% of their brains We Use All of Our Brains Even though many mysteries of brain function persist, every part of the brain has a known function.[1][2][3] Possible Origins for the 10% Myth This misconception most likely arose from a misunderstanding (or misrepresentation in an advertisement) of neurological research in the late 1800s or early 1900s when ....
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Updated: 2008/02/07 PM 2:58:24 |
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Turkey makes you sleepy on Thanksgiving (tryptophan causes the sleepiness) Does turkey make you sleepy? One widely-held belief is that heavy consumption of turkey meat (as for example in a Thanksgiving feast) results in drowsiness, which has been attributed to high levels of tryptophan contained in turkey. Tryptophan is indeed an essential amino acid with a documented sleep inducing ....
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Updated: 2008/11/28 AM 9:35:20 |
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The U.S. Government gave Syphilis to African Americans in Alabama in 1932 The U.S. Government Denied Treatment and Studied How Syphilis Killed a Group of African American Males In one of the most notorious medical studies in American history, known as the "Tuskegee Experiment", the U.S. government studied the effects of Syphilis on poor, mostly illiterate African American sharecroppers while denying ....
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Updated: 2008/02/11 PM 9:26:01 |
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Hot water can sometimes freeze faster than cold water As strange as it sounds, hot water can freeze faster than cold water, but only under specific circumstances. When this occurs it is called the Mpemba effect. New Scientist recommends starting the experiment with containers at 35°C and 5°C to maximise the effect.[1] Origin The effect is named for the Tanzanian high-school student ....
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Updated: 2008/06/09 PM 4:42:25 |
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Spinach is high in iron A Popular Myth The idea that spinach is a great source of iron has been instilled in many of us from a young age. The creators of the cartoon character "Popeye" chose spinach as the source for Popeye's power because of this nutritional myth. Popeye in turn helped instill this impression in every child who watched ....
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Updated: 2008/02/10 PM 10:55:40 |
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