Random links

It's a Myth: There's No Evidence That Coffee Stunts Kids' Growth
Seems it's actually OK to feed the kids coffee (assuming they like the stuff). "The long-held misconception can be traced to claims made in advertisements for Postum, an early 1900s coffee alternative"
Good luck trying to escape a hungry crocodile by climbing a tree
"some crocodile species can climb trees as far as the crowns"
Lean In Promotes Anti-Feminist Congresswoman
If the premise is that having female politicians makes life more awesome, is it necessary that they agree with you for this to apply?
Fake Knee Surgery as Good as Real Procedure, Study Finds
"A fake surgical procedure is just as good as real surgery at reducing pain and other symptoms in some patients suffering from torn knee cartilage, according to a new study that is likely to fuel debate over one of the most common orthopedic operations."