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On 25/07/2011 20:13, Just zis Guy, you know? wrote: > On 25/07/2011 15:05, Mr. Benn wrote: >> "Simon Mason"  wrote in message >> news:cbec8f3e-3235-4b0f-a241-d63fe5afcf17@w24g2000yqw.googlegroups.com... >>> > > On Jul 25, 2:42 pm, Marie  wrote: >>>> Professor Narelle Haworth, from QUT's Centre for Accident >>>> Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q), said a review of >>>> the most scientifically rigorous research found bicycle helmets >>>> that met national standards protected against head, brain and >>>> facial injuries. >>>> >>> >>> Facial injuries now? Their claims are getting even *more* >>> ludicrous. > >> Can a helmet help protect against facial injuries? I would have >> thought not. > > According to several of the published studies, yes. For some reason they > haven't twigged that this might indicate a problem with their methodology.

I wonder why you wear a helmet then? Perhaps you secretly believe that they do in fact help? It's a bit irresponsible to claim that you think otherwise, isn't it?