Skeptics' Circle Number 85

Andrea's Buzzing about the latest skeptic's circle.

I'd point out in particular Blake Stacey's discussion of the real expelled, scientists who challenge creationism.

And I'd also recommend the Pap smear to Skepchic. It makes sense in context.

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