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Oh damn, he’s done it again!

for those in the know…looks like the Croc's caught up with Captain Hook again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyzayhRXrcM added by: Incredulous

Study shows Christian fundamentalists more likely to commit domestic abuse

A recent study released by two Texas Tech professors found the more fundamental the Christian beliefs of college students are, the more likely those students are to commit domestic abuse. A survey distributed to more than 600 undergraduate students shows that the more fundamental the Christian beliefs college students adopt, the more likely they are to approve of or become violent in their intimate relationships. The study measured fundamental Christian values using a survey created by a Christian group. The study defined Christian fundamentalism as a system of beliefs and practices rooted in a literal interpretation of the Bible, being born-again, and the belief that following strict behavior through a Christian fellowship leads to eternal life. http://ww.examiner.com/x-10853-Portland-Humanist-Examiner~y2010m7d19-Study-shows… added by: unimatrix0

Swearing Provides Pain Relief, Say Scientists

“Scientific American reports that although cursing is notoriously decried in the public debate, scientists have discovered that swearing may serve an important function in relieving pain. ‘Swearing is such a common response to pain that there has to be an underlying reason why we do it,’ says Richard Stephens of Keele University in England

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Swearing Provides Pain Relief, Say Scientists