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The Reality Check #195: Epigenetics + Sanctuary + Kiddie Colours
Elan talks about the fascinating field of science called epigenetics, is there a force other than natural selection that can change your genes? Adam looks into whether people can actually claim sanctuary in a church. Darren examines the origins of … Continue reading
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The Reality Check #194: Slavery + Hollow Earth + Poppy Seeds
Darren explores the history of slavery, and it’s surprising prevalence in today’s world. Jon digs into the topic of Hollow Earth Theory. Adam looks into whether or not you can fail a drug test by eating a poppy seed bagel. … Continue reading
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The Reality Check #193: Animal Pain + Energy Efficiency + Nicotine in Tim Hortons Coffee
Adam responds to a listener that wanted to know what sort of pain animals can experience. Darren talks about efficiencies, of the energy kind. Elan debunks the myth that Tim Hortons spikes their coffee with addictive chemical. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_193_-_2012-05-17.mp3 Download direct: mp3 … Continue reading
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The Reality Check #192: Geocentrism + Sky Mall Redux + Blackle
Adam explores the world of modern geocentrism. Elan reads from a Sky Mall catalogue, again. Darren examines that claims behind blackle.com http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_192_-_2012-05-10.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If you like the show, please leave us a review on itunes.
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The Reality Check #191: Science Retractions + Expiry Dates + Oil Changes
Darren looks into the sticky issue of science paper retractions. Adam exposes the true nature behind the expiry and “best before” dates you see on food packaging. Elan dips into the myths and facts behind your car’s oil changes. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_191_-_2012-05-03.mp3 … Continue reading
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The Reality Check #190: Internet Piracy + Weird Pepsi Ingredients + Blue Moon
Adam examines the bold claims of the movie and music industry regarding online piracy. Elan debunks the outrageous claim that Pepsi uses human fetuses to add flavouring. Darren figures out WTF a blue moon actually means. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_190_-_2012-04-19.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file … Continue reading
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The Reality Check #189: Little Genius + Truth Serum + 420
Darren talks about a recent news story about a genius 4 year old, what does her IQ actually mean? Jon examines the truth and fiction surrounding truth serum, can it actually get people to spill the truth? Adam runs … Continue reading
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The Reality Check #188: HIV Denial + Exodus Evidence + Titanic Myths
Adam goes into the history and absurdity of HIV Denial, the belief that HIV does not cause AIDS. Elan looks into the story of the Jewish exodus from Egypt, did it happen? Could it have happened? Darren goes over … Continue reading
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The Reality Check #187: The Turing Test + Does P = NP? + Double Jeopardy
Darren explains the controversy surrounding the Turing Test, a supposed way to determine if computers have reached “human level” intelligence. Elan brings to light a heavily debated topic from computer science, does “P = NP”? Adam looks into the plausibility … Continue reading
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The Reality Check #186: Gas Boycotts + Chris Hassall + Mattress Tags
Jon looks into if gas boycott emails actually have a chance of working. Chris Hassall is interviewed about his (and CASS’ ) role in exposing climate change denial at Carleton University. Adam explains why it’s illegal to remove mattress tags, … Continue reading
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