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Re:Stupid people fear what they don't understand
Pushing in front of a queue does indeed violate social norms, but it's not "being unique", it's being an asshole
Why is it "being an asshole" as you put it? It sounds perfectly reasonable to me. I'm not familiar with this "queue" technique you are talking about. My culture uses a different method. *devil's advocate*
Waiting in line is entirely a custom created by our civilized society. Any parent of a preschooler will tell you that waiting in line has to be taught and doesn't come naturally. However, it is ingrained into our social norms at such an early age, that we refuse to accept anything else.
Refusing to wait in line is only "being an asshole" because you were taught that way when you were very young. Perhaps the individuals in TFA were taught wearing fancy electronic eyewear was "being an asshole". -
Pictures of Alabama Wildlife
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Re:What is this doing under idle?
How did I know you vegans would weigh in with your overwrought horror stories.
Unlike you, I've actually worked on a farm, so don't bring that nonsense around here.
http://www.aces.edu/department/extcomm/npa/newsline/archives/cattle%20grazing.jpg
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Re:Err wine?Not quite correct. The recent studies being referred to have to do with alcohol. It seems that a serving of alcohol a day (whether it be in the form of wine, beer, etc.) seems to be good for certain things (the heart, and the brain). About a decade ago there was this big red wine craze, which led some to think that it is something to do with the tannins in the grape (and hence Welch's Purple Grape Juice, as Larry King will tell you), but it seems to be just the alcohol. People who consumed a drink a day seem to do better with regard to some things than people who do not drink; however, people who drink much more than this do not do better than the moderate drinkers, and they of course suffer other maladies that moderate or abstinate drinkers do not.
The argument for red/purple grape juice has to do with the higher antioxidant levels apparently present, but you can get higher levels in artichokes, beans, and other things. Lycopene is another buzz topic, so if you want lots of that eat tomatoes and watermelon.
Basically the best health advice has always been to take things in moderation, and to eat healthy and exercise. I find it amazing the power of will millions of people have to stick to crazy diets and programs when all they need to do is adhere to the above advice.
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Re:Worry About Old Buildings Instead
Forget other buildings, the I'm scared of the basement.
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Sugar causes LOTS of cancer (indirectly)Why do we not market sugar as "cancer-free sweetener?"
Because sugar does indirectly cause cancer. Fat is a carcinogen. Not just the grease you eat, but the flab you carry around, that your body makes out of refined sugar, or any sugar (including fructose) if you eat more than you burn.*
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Reference "Early studies noted the association of obesity and kidney cancer among women; however, more recent studies have also found an increased risk among overweight men."
How fat can be a carcinogen:- Your body fat doesn't just sit there. It makes estrogen-like hormones. Even in guys. The more of these you have circulating, the more likely your prostate (or your breasts--yes, males too) will develop a tumor.
- It correlates with colon cancer. Cause unknown.
- Fat-soluble anything gets stored in your fat. If you have lots of fat, any fat-soluble poisons (natural or man-made) that you consume have a place to stay. Less fat, less room for stored fat-soluble molecules.
Interesting related transcript of a meeting about a weight-loss drug.
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