Ok, so that’s a mighty big word staring at you in the headline.
Translated, it means “the fear of the number 13″ — an appropriate topic given that we’re 13 days away from the election, Republicans are feeling bullish about their chances, and the one looming question (well, aside from who bothers to vote on Nov. 4) would be what unlucky breaks could befall the GOP.
Long-time lens-louse and New York Senator Chuck Shumer (D) – as if the initial were necessary – is credited for inventing the Sunday press conference. The novel timing and rigorous format are master strokes of opportunism and media savvy, but also allow me to predict with great accuracy the timing and subject matter of these comedy gems. Preview Open
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Because I love the idea of “settled science,” I try to keep track of what experts agree on, or agreed on, that was found to be wanting.
For instance, fleas caused the Black Death, right? (That’s what I learned in 9th Grade history.) Not so fast. From The Guardian:
