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Shoot the Messenger

You probably remember the case of Stella Liebeck versus McDonalds. Back in 1992, she bought a 49 cent cup of hot coffee from the drive-through window of the fast food outlet and placed the cup between her knees while attempting to remove the lid. The resulting spill caused severe burns to her thighs, buttocks, and groin. She sued the corporate giant and won the case in what has been often referred to as the poster child of excessive litigation.

What does a scalding cup of coffee have to do with a health website? It seems to me that although we all may instinctively know that putting a container of boiling hot coffee in our laps might not be such a good idea, we don’t apply the same…

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 Shoot the Messenger

Why don’t we listen to the warnings? Why? Because we don’t want to hear anything that will cut down the chances of becoming more beautiful, more popular, or more successful. If we can’t hear any good news, than we don’t want to hear any news at all. In effect, we are willing to “shoot the messenger” if he is the bearer of bad news.

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Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine - Lord Byron

Desert Bus for Hope

Started in 2007 by Internet sketch comedy group LoadingReadyRun, Desert Bus for Hope combines video games and tedium to benefit charity.

Happify

Our vision is to use cutting-edge science and innovative technology to empower individuals to lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

HEN

Health Entertainment Network features invocative visual media as well as Novateurs highlighting 'ordinary yet extraordinary' people in the pursuit of a healthier planet and you.

LaughFest

Gilda’s LaughFest, the nation’s first-ever community-wide festival of laughter, is quickly earning a reputation for being one of the nation’s marquee events for both participants and artists. Created by Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids and launched in March 2011 to celebrate laughter for the health of it, the 10-day festival features stand-up, improv, film, authors, community showcases and a variety of seriously funny stuff.

Laughter is the best medicine

Funny quotes, sayings and pictures is on Facebook.

Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor

Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) is an international community of professionals who incorporate humor into their daily lives. AATH is the leader in providing evidence-based information about current research and practical applications of humor.

The Museum of Questionable Medical Devices

World-renowned expert on Medical Quackery and Health Fraud,and founder of The Museum of Questionable Medical Devices, which is now located at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

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