Does anyone else here like cracked.com?

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The discussion highlights the strengths of a humor website that effectively combines scientific research with humor, making complex topics more accessible and engaging. The site is praised for its commitment to citing credible scientific studies, which helps combat pseudoscience. Specific articles, such as "6 Reasons Space Travel Will Always Suck" and one about video game addiction, are noted for their insightful and entertaining content. Despite the enjoyment derived from the site, there is a concern about the potential skepticism from others regarding the research due to its humorous presentation. Additionally, the site is favorably compared to others like fmylife, which also provides comedic relief through shared misfortunes.
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I've actually found it to be a lot better than most other humor websites, since it actually is pretty good about citing much of the scientific research that gets published by various newspapers - but putting a humorous spin to it. That, and for a humor website, it certainly cites a huge amount of scientific research (oftentimes research I wish more people would get to know - but wouldn't know since science news is so boring to them). It seems to be pretty good about avoiding the pseudoscience (which is something I wouldn't expect from a humor website). I especially liked their "6 Reasons Space Travel Will Always Suck" article. But nonetheless, I often feel ashamed of admitting my fondness for the site, since a lot of other people might be skeptical of the research it cites simply given the humorous bent that the site gives to such research.
 
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I particularly liked the article about http://www.cracked.com/article_18461_5-creepy-ways-video-games-are-trying-to-get-you-addicted.html" .
 
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Best website ever. Closely followed by fmylife, nothing better than laughing at other peoples misfortunes.
 
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