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A 'transitional fossil' debunked
2016-10-28 12:00:00| LifeSciencesWorld
[NEWS] Snakes are a very diverse group of present-day reptiles, with nearly 3,600 known species. They are readily recognized by their long bodies and lack of limbs. The origin of snakes from lizard-like precursors with paired limbs has long been a controversial subject. This reflects the lack of fossils and conflicting results from phylogenetic assessments using molecules and anatomy, respectively. Thus a 2015 report announcing discovery of a 110-million-year-old skeleton of a snake-like rep…
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Soda myths debunked
2015-09-02 12:05:53| Beverages - Topix.net
Soda has been a big part of American pop culture since the 1800s, when it was first marketed as a brain tonic to "invigorate the system" and cure headaches. It tasted good, too, and the popularity of soft drinks grew, until the late 1990s, when studies revealed that a third of Americans were obese and another third were overweight.
4 False Stereotypes About Mobile Home Investors, Debunked
2015-01-30 13:44:22| Mobile Homes - Topix.net
Most of us know that mobile homes hold a certain negative stigma in our society. In past articles I have addressed this concern and its impact on the mobile home industry as a whole.
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5 Beef Myths In Opinion Column Debunked
2014-04-23 23:36:40| Beef
A BEEF Daily reader recently sent me a copy of the Center For Science In The Public Interests (CSPI) Nutrition Action Health Letter from April 2014. She was upset by a column written by Michael F. Jacobsen, CFSPI executive director, entitled, Hoofing It Away From Beef. After reading the opening paragraph, I can see why it made her angry. BEEF Daily read more
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Online Vehicle Pricing Myths Debunked by AutoTrader
2013-11-07 09:00:37| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
New data from AutoTrader.com debunks the pervasive myth that online vehicle pricing transparency erodes value and gross for dealers. Do dealers who price their new vehicles below MSRP attract buyers? [More]The Article Online Vehicle Pricing Myths Debunked by AutoTrader appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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