Sometimes there are scientific findings that restore my faith in the essential rightness of the universe. This one, for example...Can you believe it? Eating a dose of chocolate every single day can lower my risk of heart attack and stroke. Sure, the article says that a mere quarter of an ounce is necessary to produce these health benefits; but if chocolate the size of a little foil-wrapped Easter egg is good for me, wouldn't an entire bag of those eggs be even better?
I'm on it.
[photo courtesy of About.com]
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And for those of you parents who agonize over the benefits/disadvantages of video games, here is a scintillating discussion (courtesy of The Onion) on whether violent video games are adequately preparing kids for the post-Apocalyptic world.
Make sure to check out the comment section. Apparently there are people out there who do not understand satire.
Make sure to check out the comment section. Apparently there are people out there who do not understand satire.
Did you see the Onion article on 'school-homing?' My little cousin posted it on FB yesterday, and it was very, very funny.
ReplyDeleteThat was perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the Onion!
ReplyDeleteThe problem with the chocolate connection is that I can't just have a "dose." I have 10 doses.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite sure that those of us who have chocolate issues should probably eat more legumes instead of Hersheys.
But, I LOVE the SCIENCE of it all.
You're so funny. I'm glad you found a way to use all of these very confusing and contradictory studies to your benefit. (I happen to use the wine one all the time. I need it for my heart, you see.)
ReplyDeleteThat? Was more brilliant than their coverage of the Slut-Bus Crash. Loveitloveitloveit.
ReplyDeleteNow, I'm going to review hand grenade tossing with my middle who's home sick from school.
As a dieter, I need to bite the bullet and just consume a small piece of chocolate each day. Problem is I can't stop at just one. Then again, I don't drink wine which is also good for you, right? Hmm, something to think about!
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I keep trying to tell my husband that a bottle of wine and a bag of chocolates is necessary for my health. Daily.
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