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History

Bad, bad, bad history!

The latest Carnival of Bad History, the blog carnival dedicated to the discussion of the misuse and misunderstanding of history, has landed over at Liberty and Power.

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Complementary and alternative medicine Medicine Skepticism/critical thinking

The real history of traditional Chinese medicine

Wallace Sampson tells us the real history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Much of TCM, it turns out, isn’t as “traditional” as it is sold as being.

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Politics Religion

A clash of cultures in the East Village

Well, this might cause a fuss: Newly reordained brand whore Kate Moss has landed herself another job, this time for a new ad campaign for Calvin Klein. One of the ads, located directly across the street from the Madina Masjid Mosque on east 11th street, features a topless Moss flirtingly touching a man from behind. […]

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Computers and social media Humor

Windows 2410 Professional

See it in action here. Looks like nothing’s changed.

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Humor

Why wearing a stocking over your head isn’t such a good idea

I don’t know if I’d ever try this one: