Interesting items to read

First, go read this homeopathic web comic, and when you're done, like in ten minutes, come back.

Then, this:

A study in Michigan to learn why Bald Eagles are not recovering post-DDT exposure as fast as expected has discovered that nestlings are ingesting flame retardants and pesticides via their food.

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Will AI surpass human brain power in a few years? One can only hope. But it is probably mere hope.

Ask Surly Amy where to get your next Homeopathic Vaccine!

Archaeological study shows human activity may have boosted shellfish size

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I wish I had someone intelligent and funny like Surly Amy to talk to. Well, with some luck my next job will have me surrounded by intelligent people as opposed to being surrounded by people who simply believe they're intelligent.

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