Hitler was a Christian. That he was reflects not on Christianity, but on Christianity’s failure to stop him. The same is true for the effects of Islam on terrorists. The only effect that religion has on dictatorial murderers or terroristic murderers is to provide a rationale, a justification. Why, though, are religions and belief in a god seldom deterrents?
AnthroGirl: Now, this is how you play the Holocaust card. People, take notes.
Nicely said, Ali.
(Source: thegodlessatheist)
Zooming in you race car . HI EVERYBODY!
Cruisin’!
We got you a “race car” yesterday. We decided to do that when it became apparent that when you’re in your office or jump up, all you try to do is step. You love this thing! I guess this isn’t the best video of how great you are at this, but I’m excited. :)
Well, last night you did it. For the last week and a half, you’ve been soooo close to rolling over, getting up all the way on each side quite easily from your back. You LOVE to practice this, too. Given this, naturally we thought the first time you rolled over it would be from back to front. Contrary little bugger, of course you surprised us with a roll from front to back instead! Last night, daddy put you on your tummy over and over again, and you would push up and roll over to your back! Funny, because until this sudden development, you really seemed to hate push ups (can’t say I blame you). Hooray for new skills! …and now we’ve really got to be on our toes, kid.
(Source: etsy.com, via the-dudeabides)
A swath of science fans expressed shock Wednesday upon learning that a popular science Facebook page is run by a woman.
Elise Andrew, an English blogger living in Canada, posted a link promoting her Twitter feed on her I Fucking Love Science Facebook page, which has more than 4.2m fans.
“I got Twitter! I figured it’s about time I started exploring other social media. If you’re on there, can you Tweet me some science people worth following?” Andrew said.
The post provoked an onslaught of comments discussing her gender and looks. “F.ck me! This is a babe ?!!” wrote commenter Can Durace. “holy hell, youre a HOTTIE!” wrote Douglas Pistone Linares.
Lou Forbes said: “you mean you’re a girl, AND you’re beautiful? wow, i just liked science a lil bit more today ^^”
No wonder women are many times hesitant to put themselves out there on the internet. We need to stop assuming a person is male on the internet (and in
mostmany situations). Imagine if she was black or some other person of colour. I shudder to think of the comments.*eye roll* Someone hose these guys down. Seriously.
fortunately, not everyone was a sexist loser when they found out
After the early posts commenting unnecessarily on her looks and gender, others said it shouldn’t matter that she is a female. “My fellow dudebros: Chillax. In science, sex is just a single genome characteristic,” said Brian Hudson. Some of the comments were also, hopefully, made in jest.
Some used it as a confessional to concede that we still live in a world that has inherent biases towards women with an interest in science. Jay Young: “I’m ashamed to say I assumed you were a man. But I’m neither shocked nor affected in the slightest that you aren’t. Keep on fucking loving science.”
Keep on keepin’ on, girl!
(via teamanthro)
“In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”— Buddhist Saying
(Source: thelenaubr)
How would you like to grow into a tree after you die?
This is a Bios Urn, a completely biodegradable urn that contains a single tree seed. When planted, the tree seed is nourished by and absorbs the nutrients from the ashes. The urn itself is made from coconut shell and contains compacted peat and cellulose. The ashes are mixed with this, and the seed placed inside. You can even choose which type of tree you’d like to grow!
So which would you prefer; leaving behind a tree or a tombstone?
This doesn’t exactly fit with the mausoleum/pyramid plan I have in mind, but it’s a nice thought…
This, or turn my ashes into a diamond. Hmm, I like both. Who knew such interesting options would be available when the time comes?
Has your cat ever walked across your keyboard? Well, it’s not a new problem. Medieval book historian Erik Kwakkel recently Tweeted this photo of a 15th century book with… you guessed it… cat paw prints in ink on the pages! We’re part of a long and glorious historical movement, friends. (Source: Dr. Marty Becker)
Ah this is the best thing! Those medieval cats!
Cats gon’ be cats
Funny. This reminds me of when I was in college, and Ben used to jump up and type for me. Once when I left the room for a minute, he typed “BN” over and over again, a whole page of nearly his own name. I miss him.
(via teamanthro)
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Competitive beardsmen consider growing and grooming facial hair an art form. Read or watch the story of a few of the competitors as they prepare for the 4th Annual Minnesota Beard-Off.
I swear I saw the guy on the left on the news the other night. He had witnessed a car accident. Still trying to get over “Competitive Beardsmen”, though. Really? I guess there’s a title for everyone. That beard is like something out of vaudeville, or an old circus poster.
you might figure it out if you think hard enough.
I love this new...
…and the award for best energy drink packaging goes to: FAKEER! (at the road)
winter is finally letting go…i can feel it.
#win.
TELL EM
because you can’t not reblog your president silently jamming out
Dessa from Doomtree. She is amazing.
