The Reality Check #134: Suspicious Movie Goofs + Libyan HIV Trial + Vomitorium

Adam examines a few famous movie goofs that seem somewhat suspicious. Elan recounts the sham trial of a few nurses in Libya that were accused of infecting patients with HIV. Jon answers the question: Did Romans really have special rooms to vomit in? (eww)

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The Reality Check #133: Destiny + Sara Mayhew Interview + Is Tommy Hilfiger a Racist?

Darren talks about “destiny”. Jon interviews Sara Mayhew (Skeptic Manga Artist). Elan finds out if Tommy Hilfiger’s really a racist.

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The Reality Check #132: Do Earthquakes Mean The End Times? + Radiation Dangers + Is It Healthy To Looks At Women’s Breasts?

Jon shows via statistics that the latest rash of bad earthquakes may not necessarily spell doom for Earth. Adam explains why people shouldn’t be too worried about the radiation coming out of Fukushima. Darren reports on a Boston Fox affiliate’s coverage of a supposed study that claims staring at breasts is good for you.

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The Reality Check #131: False Confessions + Heaven is for Real Review + Did Vikings Really Wear Horns?


Elan goes back to the courtroom to argue that confessions aren’t as reliable as most people think. Xander reviews the New York Times best seller “Heaven is for Real”, a book that supposedly depicts a real view of heaven via a young child’s near death experience. Darren answers the question: “Did Vikings really wear horns on their helmets?”

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The Reality Check #130: Taboo Topics + Do Video Games Lead To Rape + Synchronization of Menstrual Cycles

Darren gets controversial when he wondered on facebook if the way a woman dresses can increase her likelihood of being sexually assaulted. This question is disucussed, as well as the larger issue of taboo questions. Adam takes a look at some claims being made in the media that video games can increase the incidence of sexual assault. Jon examines the common belief that women’s menstrual cycles synchronize when they live together.

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The Reality Check #129: Stages of Grief + What Does Human Flesh Taste Like? + Fruit Juice vs Soda

Elan confronts the 5 stages of grief. Adam wonders what human flesh might taste like and examines claims that others have figured it out. Xander compares the health consequences of fruit juice vs soft drinks.

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The Reality Check #128: Valentine’s Day Origins + Chem Trails + Space Pen

Adam romantically debunks the belief that Valentine’s Day is a “made up” Hallmark holiday. Xander separates fact from myth when talking about contrails and chemtrails. Darren lies on his back and writes upside down to answer the question: Did NASA spend millions to develop a special pen when the Russians just used a pencil?

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The Reality Check #127: Crystal Deodorant + Mermaids + Buttons

Adam's a mermaid

Jon skeptically analyzes, and tests, a crystal under-arm deodorant. Adam talks about mermaids. Elan investigates “placebo buttons”..

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The Reality Check #126: Future Babble Review + Ancient Number Systems + Camel Hump Myth

Future Babble by Dan Gardner

NOTE: At around the 30 minute point, a mysterious noisy distortion appears. There is nothing wrong with your iPod. Our microphone must have started to pick up EVP without our knowledge. No amount of exorcism or post-processing could resolve the issue. We apologize.

Darren reviews Dan Gardner’s latest book “Future Babble”. Xander explains why clocks and protractors have weird numbers. Elan answers the question: Do camels carry water in their humps?

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The Reality Check #125: DNA Scam + Ex-gay + Do Bulls Hate Red?

El Matador

Darren received an interesting package in the mail, he thoroughly mocks it. Adam explores the ex-gay movement. Elan sees red over the myth that bulls hate red.

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