Not Knowing Does Hurt: Dan Carsen on Science

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Caution: this chipmunk may know more science than a guy selling tapes that "reprogram your DNA."

Brian Kelly, Flickr

What do chipmunks, pretzels, Sam Cooke and the Internet have in common? Believe it or not, WBHM commentator Dan Carsen — who may soon become either six-foot-six or a dolphin — sees a disturbing pattern here.

NOTE: This commentary was recorded when Dan was a freelance writer. He is now a WBHM staff reporter covering education. You can find most of his reporting here.

 

 

 

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