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Do Warts Actually Come From Toads?

June 29, 2022 No Comments

Have you ever held a frog? Or maybe you kissed a toad hoping it would turn into a handsome prince?… Well, I’m assuming you did not get your prince, but perhaps you did get a wart or two on your hand. Dang it! Maybe you should’ve just listened to your mom and stopped kissing toads. Or maybe you just didn’t kiss the right one yet! Well the good news is that warts have absolutely nothing to do with the handling of frogs or toads (There’s a difference.)! So get back out there and find that prince!

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For The 20th Time, Dang It!

September 7, 2021 No Comments
Annoyed girl wondering if anyone has been paying attention.

If you’ve ever been to the doctor then you probably know what it’s like to be asked the same question twenty times. 

-What brings you in today?

-How did that happen?

-What medications are you taking?

-What allergies do you have? 

-Do you drink?

-How much?

-Do you smoke?

-Do you take any illicit drugs?

-Are you sure? *looks down at urine test results*

-No, I’m not a cop or your pastor. That’s not my job, I just want to know what’s in your body so that I don’t give you something that will hurt you. 

-Riiiiiight. 🤨 Well, moving on…

Are you tired of answering these questions again and again? You’re not alone. But there’s a method to our madness. 

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Stop Hitting Me! A Brief Look At Reflexes

May 31, 2021 No Comments
Three different types of reflex hammers.

Have you ever wondered why we tap your knees to make you kick? 🤔 We’re testing your reflexes!

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Trying To Prove Yourself Wrong: avoiding confirmation bias

May 16, 2021 No Comments

Have you ever been so sure of where you were going that you got lost? Or so confident in your ability that you hurt yourself? Ever reached a conclusion before looking at all the information? Let’s talk about something called “confirmation bias.”

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