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Misdirection

A Pound of Quarters vs. a Pound of Dimes: Which Is Heavier, and Which Is Worth More?

Colm Mulcahy | Posted 03.04.2013 | Science
Read More: Misdirection, Money, Trick Questions, Coins, Bar Bets, US Mint, Science News
Colm Mulcahy

The first question seems unambiguous and straightforward, right? Bear in mind, however, the difficulty one experiences in real life when trying to purchase exactly one pound of bananas or peaches. Presumably the second can be settled if we can get our hands on the relevant figures.

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It's Not Impossible to Conceive

Dylan Brody | Posted 10.27.2012 | Politics
Read More: Misdirection, Forcible Rape, Legitimate Rape, Todd Akin, Zeitgeist, Rape, Todd Akin Rape, Politics News
Dylan Brody

Mr. Akin with his one "wrong word" has given traction to the idea that in a traumatic sexual assault, pregnancy cannot be induced. That idea need only find a fertile environment to have a devastating effect on women's rights.

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Friday Talking Points [99] -- Misdirection

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

The real head-scratcher for serious media-watchers right now is what the "war" between the White House and Fox News was meant to distract us from this week. The "war" itself is laughable, for a number of reasons.

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