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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

Quackery Memes

Posts tagged with Quackery

Unmasking The Wellness Wizard

Medicine Science
1 year ago 32.4K views 0 shares
Unmasking The Wellness Wizard
The classic Scooby-Doo unmasking, but for pseudoscience! That "doctor" selling you $80 alkaline water and crystal healing on Instagram probably got their degree from the University of YouTube. And when the mask comes off? Just a chiropractor with delusions of grandeur who thinks cracking your back can cure cancer. The medical community watches these folks the same way astronomers watch flat-earthers—with a mixture of horror and morbid fascination. Remember kids, real doctors don't have to tell you they're doctors every 5 seconds in their bio.

In Fairness Crystals Are Really Cool

Chemistry Science Materials
1 year ago 32.1K views 0 shares
In Fairness Crystals Are Really Cool
The rare moment when legitimate science and pseudoscience find common ground: pretty crystals! While chemists appreciate crystals for their molecular structure, lattice arrangements, and physical properties, the pseudoscience crowd loves them for... vibes and healing energies? But notice the bottom panel - while both groups admire shiny rocks, only the chemists are washing their hands afterward. Because nothing says "I respect the scientific method" like proper lab hygiene after handling potentially toxic compounds!

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My mini PC costs $3 a month. The VPS math for 2026

Two months of smart-plug data from my home mini PC: 22 kWh and CA$3.08 in August, priced against DigitalOcean, Hetzner and Oracle's free tier ... Read article →

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