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By mikethemadbiologist on October 3, 2010.

Fall is definitely here. Let's celebrate with some links. Science:

Science journalists: no more simplistic pseudo-genetics, please (it would help a lot if journalists started using the word allele)
Strange insect encounter: Carrion Beetle with Mites

Other:

You're Very Stupid; Now Vote for Me.
I Trust It Is Now Clear Democrats Hate The Left
We Need A Tax and Spend Party Again
Welcome to my Sweatshop
FAILURE TO PERCEIVE

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