Thursday, November 6, 2008
Study: Autism Linked To Rainfall
A study from Cornell University has found a correlation between higher levels of precipitation and incidences of autism. What do you think?
Ryan Boelter,
MRI Technician
"If you had to stay indoors all day, you'd probably get pretty bored and decide to develop autism, too."
Eric Stadtmiller,
Snowplow Operator
"How ridiculous. That's like saying excessive sunshine causes cancer. You can't believe studies like this."
Brandi Seaver,
Projectionist
"That's it. I'm never going to force my kids to stand outside in the rain again."
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