Category Archives: Scientific Studies

Not-so-scientific studies we perform with total disregard with the scientific method, no controls, and most people won’t know they are in one of our studies. But we still post them and you’ll like it.

Antiperspirants and Cancer (aluminum chloride)

The Claim That Antiperspirants Causes Breast Cancer is False Continue reading

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10 Ways to get Drunk for Five Dollars or Less

Top 10 Ways to get Drunk for Five Dollars or Less Continue reading

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Why Wendy’s will take me to anywhere in the continental US

So, if you didn’t know this, Wendy’s has this little thing going on that if you collect coupons off the cups (medium or Biggie sizes only), you can get free Airtran tickets. So, most times like this, you’d think that … Continue reading

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Will this make me puke?

The study: Will eating two 1-day old Krispy Kremes + drinking a redbull + 1L of diet Dr. Pepper for supper make me puke? Result: NO! NO! OMG NO! NOPE! STILL NO! BUT I’M ALL JAZZED UP! I AM A … Continue reading

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The $2 Lunch

Okay. So I decided to save some money on lunch today, and decided that a $2 budget should suffice. I hear you yelling “DOLLAR MENU!”, but if you include tax, this pushes you over the budget. And water is free, … Continue reading

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Is Coffee Healthy?

Considering all the past concern about possible health risks from drinking coffee, newer reports of coffee’s possible protective effects may leave many people confused. Overall, recent studies suggest that coffee (regular and decaffeinated) may offer a variety of health benefits … Continue reading

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Hypnosis for quitting smoking

Smoking is hazardous to health. We all know it. However, there are many people who start smoking even after knowing that it is not good for health. It is very easy to start smoking. Anybody from a chain smoker to … Continue reading

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Weird Drinking Laws

The United States has its fair share of weird laws (what is up with having to pay taxes?), but there are few laws that achieve the level of oddness that certain American drinking laws attain. Underage folks may find the … Continue reading

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Battling Teen Migraines

Below are some causes that might trigger teen migraines  and a handful useful steps on how parents can help their suffering teenagers. Migraines are painful and can last a long time while interfering with your day to day life. This … Continue reading

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Iowa Themed Gift Basket Ideas

The holidays are always around the cornergift baskets just in case you’re running late! As you travel through Iowa you will begin to see the meaning behind the terms, “Corn State” or “Hawkeye State” as the state has been phrased. … Continue reading

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The new Magic 8-ball

Check this out: What does the web think – it will tell you what the web thinks. I asked it one very import question:

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The Red Oak – An Interview

Following Smoother’s post on Aug 1, I decided it would be great to interview a local hero, the Red Oak. Steel: So, I hear you’re a variety of oak that is native to North America.  Also, I hear you grow … Continue reading

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The Red Oak – An Overview

The red oak is also called the northern red oak and although has been widely cultivated in Germany and Australia, it is native to North America. If you are considering using this tree, here is an overview. The northern red … Continue reading

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I’m The Best – My Momma Told Me So

So, apparently, MS gave itself an A+ in security for Vista. Yeah, I’m the smartest person in the world, according to my own research. Big company studies are fun, aren’t they?

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