tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307187040250193857.post2854534253967381752..comments2024-03-20T03:33:22.357-07:00Comments on Skeptophilia: NyetiGordon Bonnethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06003472005971594466noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307187040250193857.post-80440546269042269732017-12-05T03:53:49.042-08:002017-12-05T03:53:49.042-08:00Indeed Gordon, crytids are such exciting possibili...Indeed Gordon, crytids are such exciting possibilities.<br />I was recently hit with the 'science can't disprove them' argument, like gods, little people living in our gardens and mind-reading radioactive bugs.<br />I shifted immediately to your observation about the 'Naked dwarf that dances upon the mountains of Mars' which also cannot be disproved. <br />I've used this one before but this time did not reference the quote as yours, instead treating it as if it were my own.<br />Sorry Gordon.<br /><br />All the best,<br />WoodyWoodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16756590870917752187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307187040250193857.post-69829414790500070712017-12-04T04:05:30.592-08:002017-12-04T04:05:30.592-08:00I think you might want something a little pointier...I think you might want something a little pointier and broader than a screwdriver, to do more damage. Also, of course, drop bears are heavy (if they exist), and even if they impale themselves while dropping on you, they'll also probably break your neck. I think the appropriate headgear for this expedition would have a broad, sharp blade on top, and shoulder braces to distribute the weight of a falling bear.<br /><br />As in my recommendations below for travel in Costa Rica and dealing with the jagulars and things there, you want to adapt your gear to the local perils.<br /><br />https://www.tylertork.com/qna/2012/costa-rica-packing-listTyler Torkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460706772136362593noreply@blogger.com