From my “drafts” folder — Dr. Oz, Ghoul

5 years ago

I was working on a quick post about that snake oil-peddling ghoul “Dr. Oz,” but then had better things to…

It’s been a pretty racist week

5 years ago

This is just a reminder that all these stories took place just this week: In case you were wondering, this…

Finally, the perfect cat for all those physics problems!

5 years ago

If you took early undergrad-level physics, you probably remember that many of these problems included necessary simplifications, including massless, frictionless…

Today, I learned that some people peel their hot dogs…

5 years ago

...and I’m different now. (Seriously, hot dog peeler — who hurt you?!)

The essential workers of the 19th century

5 years ago

Actually, a lot of stuff about the Pony Express has been exaggerated and romanticized — but it’s still interesting stuff.

Now that’s just cruel.

5 years ago

It’s also misspelled. Thanks to Dawn Allison Brown for the find!

Florida of the Day: Carole Baskin’s “Hey, all you cool cats and kittens!” masks

5 years ago

You can now buy masks from Big Cat Rescue (yes, it’s here in Tampa, and yes, I’ve been there) featuring…

This joke about Tom Brady’s overpriced immune system vitamins is just begging to be told

5 years ago

Tom Brady has been in Tampa only a few weeks, but he hasn’t wasted any time transforming into a Florida…