• Einar@lemm.eeOP
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    1 month ago

    Just posted the article. Why not be constructive and post something more informative?

    • masterspace@lemmy.ca
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      1 month ago

      Because pop science articles often throw out bullshit like “blowing your nose can cause you to expel over 100 germs” because they know that 100 sounds like a big number and will get clicks.

      People not questioning the actual context and meaning behind those numbers and how they connect back to something we actually care about leads to a lot of bullshit science reporting.