The Reality Check #141 Brazilian Labour Rights + DCA Cancer Cure Resurgence + The Five Senses

Darren talks about a recent article going around the internet about a Brazilian woman that supposedly got the right to masturbate at work. Jon debunks claims that scientists in Alberta cured cancer (and no one took notice). Elan addresses the myth that humans only have 5 senses.

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The Reality Check #140 Criminal Profiling + Happiness Book Reviews + Plane Crash Survival Rates

Criminal profiling definitely works in TV shows like Criminal Minds and The Mentalist, but does it work in real life? Adam profiles criminal profiling to get at the truth. Darren reads a lot… about happiness. Darren reviews a few recent books about happiness. Jon’s never been in a plane crash, but if he had been, would he still be alive? Jon discusses the true stats around plane crashes.

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The Reality Check #139 The Decline Effect + Birthers + MLK Jr Misquote


Elan talks about the decline effect, does it explain declining effects in replicated scientific studies? Adam talks about the “birther” movement. Darren tracks the origins of a Martin Luther King Jr “quote” that spread around twitter after Osama Bin Laden death.

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The Reality Check #138: Cancer Dogs + Robot Sex + Tootsie Pop Wrapper Contest

Jon talks about whether dogs can detect cancer. Darren review the book Love and Sex with Robots by David Levy. Adam answers whether or not you can send in special Tootsie Pop wrappers for a prize.

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The Reality Check #137: e-cigarettes + Is Paul Dead? + Does Chocolate Have Caffeine?

Adam explores whether e-cigarettes are effective or even safe. Elan goes into the conspiracy that Paul McCartney has been dead for years. Darren address the myth that chocolate contains caffeine.

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The Reality Check #136: Medical Science Reliability + Cookie Monster a Vegetarian? + Does 1=0.9…?

Adam responds to people complaining on the internet about Sesame Street changing the Cookie Monster character. Elan covers the question: “Does 1 = 0.999 repeating?”

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The Reality Check #135: Brushing Teeth With Soap + Toyota Acceleration Hysteria + Drowning Myth

Adam talks about the recent “craze” of brushing teeth with soap instead of toothpaste. Jon turns back the clock and figures out what caused all those Toyota cars to accelerate unintentionally. Darren answers the question: Do people flail about when drowning?

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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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