The Electoral College was not created because they didn't have the technology to have an informed populace or to run an election. They could have had national elections where the President was elected by popular vote back then, if that's what they wanted to do.

It was created so that the smaller states would have a say in the presidency.

That losing weight really is just calories in vs calories out.


No fad diets or gimmicks are going to work in the long run.

OCD doesn't specifically mean germaphobia or being overly organized.

Hair does not grow longer and thicker because you have shaved it. It grows longer and thicker because you are no longer 11 years old.

That the correct phrase is "couldn't care less" and *not* "could care less".

Everything is a chemical. Food is made of chemicals. You are made of chemicals.

panoramicjazz: And just because we use the word radiation, doesn't mean you will get cancer.

Kreos642: But tomatoes have carbon in it and carbon is in household cleaners so if I eat this I might die because household cleaners can kill you!!
Every time I hear someone say something like that I'm proud to know I am not as stupid as they are, but saddened that they are that stupid this day and age.

haddock420: What really p***es me is the whole "If it's difficult to pronounce, it's not good for you" thing that was popular a while ago. What an arbitrary way to choose your diet.

"Alternative medicine" doesn't exist. If it works, we just call it "medicine." If it doesn't work, it's at best stupid and expensive and at worst dangerous or deadly. Homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, autism "cures," reiki, on and on and on...they confer the placebo effect. But the placebo effect won't treat your f*****g cancer. Don't be dumb.

Climate Change / Global Warming is not about 'Saving Planet' its actually about saving Humanity. Our planet will be fine.

anonymous: That and explaining the difference between climate and weather. Every time we have subzero temps I hear people say things like "how can anyone actually think the earth is getting warmer". I don't even bother to explain anymore. Trying to educate the willfully ignorant is silly.

Explaining that there is no meaningful distinction between "natural" and "artificial" when it comes to chemical compounds.

We've known this since 1828, when Wöhler synthesised urea out of some minerals, that was identical to urea extracted from urine. Aspirin can be made from the bark of the willow tree, but these days it's actually made from petroleum. It's still the same molecule.

And speaking of chemicals, explaining that "it's full of chemicals" (about a food or such) is a completely meaningless statement. And that a "chemical" is not somehow inherently harmful.

Or explaining that "it was made with battery acid" is not a bad thing. Sulphuric acid is a very useful compound that was likely used in making quite a few things you consume. Your Drano drain cleaner (the pure sodium hydroxide stuff), that will eat through your skin, can be drank as an antacid instead of your Pepto-Bismol if dissolved with enough water. Or mix it with hydrochloric acid, and you'll just get a bit of salt and water. Just because a chemical is nasty in some form of concentration, doesn't mean it's evil.

And finally, that "detox" is not a thing. Your liver and kidneys will get rid of anything your body deems harmful without your help. Anyone who tells you about the "toxins" in your food or body is speaking out of their a*s.

I'm not a "househusband" because I'm lazy and don't want to work. I chose to stay home and support my wife while she brings in the bread. I've accepted this and you should look past societal stereotypes and stop with the condescension.