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1369: Trepanation & Castration | Skeptical Sunday
Trepanation has a long history, initially used to treat injuries and later exploited for mystical reasons, but modern medical procedures are much safer and evidence-based.
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1368: Predatory Faux Pro You Know Must Go | Feedback Friday
Risk and vulnerability are inherent in life and love; don’t avoid pain but learn to bear and grow from it.
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1367: Annie Jacobsen | The Genes and Germs of Biological Warfare
Biological weapons are an existing threat with a low barrier for production, making them more accessible than nuclear arms.
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1366: Gut Health | Skeptical Sunday
The gut-brain connection is real and scientifically supported, but the idea that your gut controls your life or mood is often exaggerated by wellness marketing.
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1365: Strange Estrangement from Down in the Basement | Feedback Friday
It's important to set clear boundaries and document responsibilities, especially in complex family or pet custody situations, to protect yourself legally and emotionally.
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1364: Dr. Max Butterfield | Challenging Viral Dating Myths with Science
Viral relationship advice often simplifies complex human behaviors into confident rules because certainty sells, but science suggests relationships are nuanced and context-dependent.
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1363: Allegations Untrue? Who's Next In the Queue? | Feedback Friday
Trust your intuition when assessing new people or potential risks, especially if red flags appear.
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1362: Danny Bate | Why English Spelling Is a Beautiful Mess
The modern alphabet is a complex, historically layered 'junk drawer' of symbols that evolved over thousands of years from diverse civilizations, not a perfectly designed language system.
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1361: Creep's Snaps Turn Tide on Body Positivity Ride | Feedback Friday
Legal complexities of revenge porn involve multiple jurisdictions, making enforcement challenging but not impossible; law enforcement agencies like the FBI can be instrumental in combating organized online harassment.
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1360: Scam Compounds | Out of the Loop
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1359: Breakfast Cereal | Skeptical Sunday
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1358: Pleased to Report: Pervert-in-Law Goes to Court | Feedback Friday
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1357: Dr. William Li | Working with Your Body to Beat Disease Naturally
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1356: Tipflation | Skeptical Sunday
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1355: Making Kids Aware of Genetic Risks They Share | Feedback Friday
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1354: Arthur Brand | Recovering the World's Stolen Masterpieces
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1353: Text Meant for Another Outs Married Brother | Feedback Friday
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1352: Joanna Stern | The Year I Outsourced My Life to AI
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1351: Alcohol | Skeptical Sunday
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1350: Survived the Service, But Mom Makes Him Nervous | Feedback Friday
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