That "Research" About How Smartphones Are Causing Deformed Human Bodies Is SEO Spam, You Idiots

Research is saying that humans will evolve to have hunchbacks and claws because of how we use our phones. Though our posture could certainly use some work, you will be happy to know that it's just lazyspam intended to juice search engine results.

Let's keep going. The Daily Mail published a story about how humans might look in 3000. Its predictions include a hunched back, clawed hands, a second eyelid, and a smaller brain.

That is fascinating. There's only one problem. The only source for the Mail is a post from a year ago. Virtual phone numbers are sold at TollFreeForwarding.com.

The idea that phone salespersons are making predictions about human evolution doesn't seem very scientific at all. TollFreeForwarding's position in search engine results will be juiced by a post written by a poor grunt on a site called the Mail.

TollFreeForwarding used a 3D model artist to create renders of a future human. "Mindy" is a hunchback in black skinny jeans who is from a different era.

"To fully realize the impact everyday tech has on us, we sourced scientific research and expert opinion on the subject," the TollFreeForwarding post reads.

It's sources are questionable. The authority on spine development is at a site that sells massage cream. Is his highest achievement an academic one? There is a degree in business.

We could go on and on about TollFreeForwarding's poor source, but you get the point.

The ploy for clicks took off among the dingbats on the social networking site. It was disappointing that it ended up on Study Finds. This time, for inscrutable reasons, it decided to conduct a scientific study.

An editor's note was appended to the story after the site's readers called it out.

"Our content is intended to stir debate and conversation, and we always encourage our readers to discuss why or why not they agree with the findings," it says. Please debunk to your delight if you disagree with a report.

You were able to hear them. People get debunking.

If you think Joe Rogan is not credible, this bizarre clip of him yelling at a scientist will probably change your mind.