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Antibacterial: Too much of a Good thing is Bad

We all know the saying: “too much of a good thing is a bad thing”. The most commonly sighted example is apples. Have 1 or 2, get your fiber and fruit for the day. Eat 50 and you are likely to end up with a terrible tummy ache. Turns out this is true especially for …

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American Egos are Bigger than our Brains

Here in America, it seems not only are our eyes bigger than our stomachs, but our egos are bigger than our brains. A new study reveals how this “better than thou” attitude dribbles over into our religious self perception:

Pastors who disbelieve their own Faith

A Godless Clergy: Faith in God—and holding fast to it despite your fears and doubts—is a central tenet of nearly every religion. But what if the head of your church doesn’t believe? Tufts University professor Daniel Dennet joins us to talk about the growing number of priests and clergy who no longer believe in God. …

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San Fransisco moving to ban Circumcision

In San Fransisco, a proposed 2011 ballot amendment would change the city’s code “to make it a misdemeanor to circumcise, excise, cut or mutilate the foreskin, testicle or penis of another person who has not attained the age of 18.”

Toddlers trust things adults tell them, even when they know it is false.

This study comes out of the University of Virginia, looking at why toddlers believe something they are told, when they know the truth is the opposite of what the adult said. ScienceDaily (Oct. 15, 2010) — Little kids believe the darnedest things. For example, that a fat man in a red suit flies through the …

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Bonobos share like Humans

Bonobo monkeys are similar to Chimps. The major difference is their social behavior. Chimp communities are run by males, prone to fighting, group battles and infanticide. Bonobo communities are run by the females. They spend a large part of their day grooming each other, having sex with multiple partners and playing in groups. Bonobos show a great deal of compassion for each other and even for other animals. Their motto could
Bonobos having sex missionary style, a favorite sex position of the Bonobos easily be “make love, not war”.

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