SCIENCE needs you. Or perhaps more accurately, ignorance needs you. Drop in on the newsgroup alt.folklore.science if you’re good at putting the scientific point of view. It’s a focus for pseudo-science crying out for some sane scrutiny – “Pyramids keep razor blades sharp and meat fresh – I saw it on TV” is just one groan-inducing example.
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