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From various syndicated feeds:
The Tongue Map: Tasteless Myth Debunked. This was one of those things I never did understand in science class--I knew I could taste salt on the tip of my tongue or the back of my mouth, so why did people keep telling me I couldn't? In cases like this it's always reassuring to learn that the "experts" didn't know what they were talking about either. (livescience)

Sunscreen can be bad for you (scienceblog). Now I don't feel so guilty about the fact that I hardly ever remember to put it on.

"From Friday next week it will be illegal in the UK to covertly analyse someone's DNA. The Human Genetics Commission (HGC), which advises the UK government, says that such an act constitutes a 'gross intrusion' on their privacy" (new_scientist). Somebody out there cares about privacy. Isn't that quaint?

Christian Scientists want Massachusetts to rewrite their healthcare law (religionnewsblo). Seems they think that reimbursement of faith healers should qualify as a health benefit for employees.

From omnibrain:
The science of Snake-O-Vision.
Also, the psychology of clothing. Oh boy am I in trouble.

And now I need to go do something cleaning-related. Ciao!