Hopsitals and Police busier on full moons

[Pythagorean]

Have you ever heard this? Apparently, officers and nurses agree.


Hypotheses?


mine:

The bright assed light in the sky tinkers with your circadian rhythm and people are likely hitting a point in the evening where their brain is tired and they're less likely to inhibit their behavior.

 

[Pythagorean]

debunked:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_effect

:/ man, I thought I was on to something.

edit:

and wow, here's the extensive list of studies from the "Neuroscience for Kids" sight:

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/moon.html