Before everyone disappears on their Thanksgiving break, stock up on science at the Tangled Bank #67: Giving thanks for science. And remember: if you have any creationist family members, be sure to get in a good fierce argument about evolution over the turkey day feast.
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I am assuming that many bloggers will ease up on posting over the holiday break, but there is still plenty of good stuff to read - just browse the latest carnivals:
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Here's some reading to keep you entertained while the Respectfully Insolent gang loads up on turkey:
1. Grand Rounds Vol. 3, No. 9 (albeit a couple of days late)
2. Tangled Bank #67: Giving Thanks for Science
3. The Carnival of Bad History No. 11
First and foremost, depending on when you are reading this, TAKE THE TURKEY OUT OF THE FREEZER.
But seriously, Thanksgiving is, to me, one of the more interesting holidays. It is a "feast." You knew that already, but what you may not have known is that "feasting" is a human activity found world…
Ah, Thanksgiving. A day full of turkey, cranberries, pie, and, of course, SCIENCE! After you fill your stomach with gravy and stuffing, stuff your mind with all this great Thanksgiving science.
What's any good Thanksgiving feast without some turkey? Emily Anthes of Wonderland starts the meal off…
But what's there to argue over turkey evolution?
That the California turkey was once thought to be a prehistoric peacock?
Just be sure to peek inside the body cavity of the turkey before sticking you hand in there. It could be that a giblet snake has taken up residence in the cavity and you wouldn't want to be running around with a 5 foot giblet snake attached to your finger and disrupting those watching football.
Blackbeard died on this day in 1718.