When humans first populated North America and how they arrived has long been a matter of spirited debate. A recent study detailing what archeologists believe are the oldest known footprints in the United... continue reading

posted by newtboy 2 years 1 week ago • 197 views • 6:26

"... It sounds like such an incredible fact. “Our own cells are outnumbered by our microbes 10 to 1!” I don’t remember where I first heard it. But I read it in science papers and articles by journalists,... continue reading

posted by ant 4 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 1,355 views • 13:23

YouTube description: Disproving a misconception can actually strengthen a person's belief in that misconception.

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 6 years 8 months ago • 1,423 views • 1:40

YouTube: I once received a lot of blowback for an Upshot article in which I showed (with evidence) that exercise is not the key to weight loss. Diet is. Many, many readers cannot wrap their head around... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 57 views • 5:53

"With over 1.7 billion followers worldwide, Islam has grown into the second largest religion in the world. But just how much do you know about it. Find out more facts in Islam In Numbers..."

posted by ant 7 years 9 months 2 weeks ago • 15 views • 2:06

A fun activity to help you figure out if your beliefs are well-grounded.

posted by Magicpants 8 years 2 months 1 week ago • 2,513 views • 4:17

I thought I saw Jerry Garcia in my granola this morning. YouTube: Why do people supposedly see a woman in pictures sent from Mars by the Curiosity Rover? For the same reason that people see Pepe the... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 8 months 1 week ago • 208 views • 4:45

"Fireballs in space and exploding cosmonauts may look pretty cool on the silver screen, but they'd never happen in real life. Discover the truth with 10 Movie Myths Everyone Believes! ..." From http://www.dorkly.com/p... continue reading

posted by ant 9 years 7 months 1 week ago • 24 views • 3:34

FROM YOUTUBE: Published on Sep 10, 2013 Pascal's Wager is the argument that states that you should believe in God even if there is a strong chance that he might not be real, because the penalty... continue reading

posted by Buck 1 decade 7 months 2 weeks ago • 660 views • 6:59

Since it is Labor Day in a good part of the world, here is a video about the incidents at Haymarket Square following the call for workers to strike on May 1st. It picks up on May 3rd. The events would... continue reading

posted by RFlagg 1 decade 2 years 11 months 4 weeks ago • 1,238 views • 5:15