mcsluggo Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 this thread is designed to capture examples of "science" that are just clearly worthless upon taking even a cursory glance. i start the discussion with the attached drek. clearly utter balderdash at even first glance.... http://www.theedge.co.nz/Study-shows-first-born-children-are-more-intelligent-than-their-siblings/tabid/102/articleID/42225/Default.aspx Study shows first-born children are more intelligent than their siblings Wed-21-Oct-15 09:21 If you’re older than your siblings, you’re likely to be smarter than them too. A new study has shown first-born children are smarter than their siblings. It is thought to come from having to teach their younger brothers and sisters. Scientists also suggest that having your parents’ undivided attention means you end up learning more, which benefits the eldest child. ....... Read more:http://www.theedge.co.nz/Study-shows-first-born-children-are-more-intelligent-than-their-siblings/tabid/102/articleID/42225/Default.aspx#ixzz3pyWy2re3 clearly....a simply moronic proposition. countdown to the first political biased hack piece begins now.... i am putting my money on someone posting a climate change story...? any other bets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Any psychology study? Psychology Studies Show Dodgy Results, Study Finds A large group of researchers set out to repeat 100 experiments published by leading psychology journals to see how often they would get the same results. The answer: Less than half the time. Click on the link for the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 By the way, as we reached middle age, I had hoped you would have gotten over this by now. Remember, we all have our crosses to bear in life. You have to bear the burden of being a bit dim. And I have to bear the burden of having a brother who is a bit dim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Revealed: the most dangerous time to be in your home Be on your guard at 6.30pm on Saturday for it is the most dangerous time to be in your home, according to a new report today. .................. This is like the guy who learned that most accidents happen within five miles of home....so he moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveakl Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's true. But younger brothers win more superbowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Global warming in 3, 2, 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I think I tested and got a higher IQ score than both of my sisters, older and younger. I can say with confidence they are a lot smarter than I am. This confounds the OP's results. However, I do think my younger brother is dumber than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Global warming in 3, 2, 1... I was afraid that's what this thread was about before I clicked it :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_friend_goo Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Homeopathy. An entire industry built on the placebo effect, but with a whole bunch of nonsense around it in an attempt to pretend it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Global warming in 3, 2, 1... Caused by Halloween pumpkins......look it up add or are you a younger brother?....in which case a helping hand http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/28/pumpkins-cause-climate-change-energy-department/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Homeopathy. An entire industry built on the placebo effect, but with a whole bunch of nonsense around it in an attempt to pretend it's not. I had to look that one up. http://www.uchospitals.edu/online-library/content=P00182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacase Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 We watched the video in my doctoral program. It's scary to say the least. Ben Gold acre - battling bad science https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_goldacre_battling_bad_science?language=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 DDT causes bald eagle (and other bird) eggs to be thin. I post this not for political reasons, but because DDT is the most effective pesticide against mosquitoes, whose bites spread disease in many African countries. Banning DDT has literally cost millions of lives. http://dwb.unl.edu/Teacher/NSF/C06/C06Links/www.altgreen.com.au/Chemicals/ddt.html http://www.foxnews.com/story/2006/07/06/bald-eagle-ddt-myth-still-flying-high.html https://reason.com/archives/2004/01/07/ddt-eggshells-and-me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Mannatech dietary supplement is a great product that cures autism and cancer... Just ask neurosurgeon Ben Carson... ...or not: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Really though, as much as I'd like to see more bad science examples, let's make some room here for Predicto and McSluggo to continue their discussion... It sounds like they have some issues to resolve. We're here to listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I don't want to be cruel to the poor lad. All I can say is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Take in all of the glory that is this. http://www.christiansagainstdinosaurs.com/ Then realize that it's likely a hoax movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Then realize that it's likely a hoax movement. Nearly impossible to tell these days. Remember the good ol' days when we just assumed that our neighbors and fellow citizenry were at least of average intelligence? Damn you internet!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Nearly impossible to tell these days. Remember the good ol' days when we just assumed that our neighbors and fellow citizenry were at least of average intelligence? Damn you internet!!!! but think about "average intelligence". what ever level you are picturing... is way-the-hell too high. push it down waaaaaay the hell down. then picture true average intelligence ...... and half of the people are dumber than that..... ....But some of those poor slobs might have smart younger siblings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 ↑↑↑↑ Please tell me you went to tOSU or Michigan State (or hell, even Notre Dame). Because that would be even funnier with Predicto being a Meatchicken man chasing after Ann Coulter level trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 I went to Cal Davis. the annual picnic day presentation by the animal husbandry department of hot chicks collecting horse semen was cannot miss theatre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Off, I'd have figured you more as a fistulated cow type of person. Now, recite that odd Aggie fight song. Bossy Cow CowHoney Bee BeeOleo MargarineOleo ButterineAlfalfa, Hay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Just went through a few flat-Earth vids on youtube. My goodness. I can't believe we've been lied to. "Diving off the edge of Earth" has supplanted "learn how to do the Whip and Nae Nae" as #1 on my bucket list. The comments on those videos have made me lose almost all hope. Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Off, I'd have figured you more as a fistulated cow type of person. Now, recite that odd Aggie fight song. Bossy Cow Cow Honey Bee Bee Oleo Margarine Oleo Butterine Alfalfa, Hay!!! i fisted the fistulated cow. but i try not to talk about it too much.... with the surging power of the animal lovers crowd these days, its much better to be affiliated with wanking off a horse than driving your fist into the the side of a cow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 And that's why the parents disowned him. Now you know the rest of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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