a convenient truth

Tweets are not copyrightable (in the US at least), as you would expect.

Most people who use homeopathic medicines think they contain something other than water.

I'm here to report a small side effect from installing this service pack that I was not aware of until just a few days ago: Apparently, the .NET update automatically installs its own Firefox add-on that is difficult — if not dangerous — to remove, once installed.

Annoyances.org, which lists various aspects of Windows that are, well, annoying, says "this update adds to Firefox one of the most dangerous vulnerabilities present in all versions of Internet Explorer: the ability for Web sites to easily and quietly install software on your PC."

Interesting trip through lots of myths that people believe in spite of the evidence. Two interesting ones that almost everyone believes (including me until now): there is no evidence that you should drink 8 glasses of water a day, and no evidence that sugar consumption makes kids hyperactive.