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Reality Checks: The Unbeatable Tardigrade, Swear Words, Penis Stealing Witches and an Atheist Utopia

Mindy — September 21, 2016

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Tardigrade toughness is in their genes. (via D-brief)
The science of swear words. (NSFW, obvs.) (via Wired)
Among the many misogynist claims inherent in the myth of witches is the idea that they could steal penises. (via Broadly)
A small town in southwest Missouri was founded as an atheist utopia. (via Vice)

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Mindy is an attorney and Managing Editor of Teen Skepchick. She hates the law and loves stars. You can follow her on Twitter and on Google+.

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