Tyler Vigen, a young scientist who works for the US army, has published a huge number (>17000 !!!!) of « spurious correlations ». In fact, it’s real correlations, but without any signification. Per capita consumption of cheese (US) correlates (Correlation: 0.947091) with number of people who died by becoming tangled in their bedsheets Age of Miss America correlates (Correlation: 0.870127)…
Farmer Derek, a US farmer, asked farmers all over the world on the first day of spring to send videos of them dancing to “Happy” and selfies from the farm. It gives a funny “Happy” Farming parody with special lyrics.
There is no worse deaf as those who will not listen. Watch the video It is sometimes difficult for an expert to be understood. Quite funny. Something similar could be done with any matter involving science when it interferes with politics…
Seven Vintage Ads of 1950’s for Shell insecticides in USA : aldrin, Phosdrin, mineral oil, dichloropropene. They are described as “each uniquely creepy in its own way”. What is creepy ? Ads or insects ? Insects are a real threat. And Crop protection a necessity. Most of these products are not longer authorized today. Such a look to the…
Picture from http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=1174 So true…
According to a study from two american scientists, glyphosate could play “a part in the development of a wide range of chronic diseases and conditions. They include autism, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.” Grazing Amazing, an british pro-organic site, has published “Will this be industrial…
A video clip rap to make 6-12 years old kids eat more fruits and vegs http://www.parentearth.com/6-years-12-years/super-sprowtz-rap/
Iceberg, Iceberg a head ! This picture was found at http://imgur.com/gallery/kJczr