political nonsense

Scientists reported that smoking cigarettes doesn’t make you skinnier.

[but it still looks cool]
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Scientists pointed out that not sleeping makes you crabby.
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People are getting fatter in all parts of the world, with the possible exception of south and east Asia.

[somewhere not in south or east Asia]
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found that emotional well-being is not an independent factor affecting the prognosis of patients with head and neck cancers. “While there can be lots of emotional and social benefits of psychotherapy, patients should not seek such experiences solely on the expectation that they are extending their lives,” they said.
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The amount of Carbon Dioxide being absorbed by the world’s oceans has decreased, and rising sea levels were reported to threaten 21 major cities by 2015.

[coming your way]
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A survey found that most Americans now believe that humans are causing global warming, and that we should do something about that.
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The FDA voted to ban cold medicine for small children, because they are potentially extremely harmful and there is no proof that they do any good.
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Scientists reported that more Americans are killed by the superbug than by AIDS.
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It was reported that swearing boosts work morale.
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Researchers reported that strippers earn more money when they’re ovulating.

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Economists pointed out that going to college might not be worth it.
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The United Nations reported that people around the world are healthier, and wealthier. “People around the world are becoming healthier, wealthier, better educated, more peaceful, more connected, and they are living longer,” they said.
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A British think tank concluded that the War on Terror has been a disaster.
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The Ozone Layer shrunk by a third this year.
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A recent gallup poll found that 72% of the US population are either ‘Completely Convinced’ or ‘Mostly Convinced’ that “global warming is happening”.
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Scientists found that HIV infection levels are rising among young people because they think HIV has a cure.
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Scientists found that tangerines kill cancer cells.

[and they taste good.]
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Scientists in Britain made gum that won’t stick to your shoe.

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Researchers found the number of American children and adolescents treated for bipolar disorder increased 40-fold from 1994 to .
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Biofuels, championed for reducing energy reliance, boosting farm revenues and helping fight climate change, may in fact hurt the environment and push up food prices, a study suggested on Tuesday.
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