Okay, so this guy Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi, a senior Iranian cleric, recently claimed that immodestly dressed women cause earthquakes.
Silly, right?
In response, self-described "liberal, geeky, nerdy, scientific, perverted atheist feminist" blogger Jen McCreight sought to expose just how silly it was, by creating "Boobquake":
This effort was promoted on her blog, a facebook page, and a twitter thingy.
The results?
An earthquake strikes Taiwan!
Scientific data here.
BEHOLD! THE POWER OF SWEATER KITTENS!!!
...err... ...you know what I mean.
"Many women who do not dress modestly ... lead young men astray, corrupt their chastity and spread adultery in society, which (consequently) increases earthquakes," Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi was quoted as saying by Iranian media.
Silly, right?
In response, self-described "liberal, geeky, nerdy, scientific, perverted atheist feminist" blogger Jen McCreight sought to expose just how silly it was, by creating "Boobquake":
On Monday, April 26th, I will wear the most cleavage-showing shirt I own. Yes, the one usually reserved for a night on the town. I encourage other female skeptics to join me and embrace the supposed supernatural power of their breasts.
This effort was promoted on her blog, a facebook page, and a twitter thingy.
The results?
An earthquake strikes Taiwan!
Scientific data here.
BEHOLD! THE POWER OF SWEATER KITTENS!!!

...err... ...you know what I mean.