The Reality Check #109: Science vs Dating Tips + NLP + Ostrich Myth

Posted on 4 October, 2010 by Pat
Ostriches on their first date

Elan figures out which dating tips are supported, or debunked, by science. Adam talks about NLP (Neural Linguistic Programming). Darren digs deep to find the truth behind the common belief that ostriches hide their heads in the ground.

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The Reality Check #108: Space Elevator + Ahmadinejad and 9/11 + Walt Disney Myth

Posted on 27 September, 2010 by Pat
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Adam tells you everything you need to know about space elevators. Darren talks about the recent event at the UN when the president of Iran mentioned 9/11 conspiracies. Jon debunks the myth that Walt Disney was an anti-semite.

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The Reality Check #107: Language and Thoughts + Danger and Cognitive Bias + Fruit Fly Myth

Posted on 20 September, 2010 by Pat
Sailor Adam

Elan discusses the controversy of whether language affects how people think. Darren uses scientific language to share a cool anecdote from his recent trip to Rio De Janeiro. Adam examines the myth that fruit flies only live for an hour.

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The Reality Check #106: Photo Analysis + The Bermuda Triangle + Was Hitler Jewish?

Posted on 16 September, 2010 by Pat
Boy looking towards the future

Elan talks about the latest fad called “photo analysis”. Adam debunks fear surrounding the Bermuda Triangle. Jon answers the question “Was Hitler Jewish?”.

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The Reality Check #105: EMP + Ben Radford Interview + 215 Bones Myth

Posted on 7 September, 2010 by Pat
Escape From LA - It had an EMP

Adam explains what an EMP is, and how to survive it. Jon and Elan interview skeptical investigator Ben Radford at TAM8. Darren examines the myth that there are 215 bones in the human body.

Note: This episode has some language not suitable for children near the end.

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The Reality Check #104: Chiropractic Adventures + James Randi Interview + Internet Is For Porn?

Posted on 31 August, 2010 by Pat

James Randi - What's he thinking about?

Darren talks about the evidence behind chiropractic care as well as his visit to a chiropractor’s office. James Randi is interviewed at TAM8 and tells all about the event that led to him leaving Canada. Elan examines the myth that half of the internet is porn.

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The Reality Check #103: WiFi/BPA Fear + Allergies + Mars Size Myth

Posted on 23 August, 2010 by Pat

How Mars will look compared to the moon?

Jon covers some recent unfounded fears in the Canadian press, both WiFi and BPA (Bisphenol A). Elan looks at the leading theories for why allergies seem to be on the rise. Darren settles the question of whether Mars will appear in the sky to be the same size.

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The Reality Check #102: Deafness Leads to Supersight? + iDosing + Penny CN Tower Myth

Posted on 16 August, 2010 by Pat

CN Tower Penny Souvenier

Darren looks at a study about whether being deaf leads to better eye sight. Adam talks about the latest drug scare: Kids getting high off of binaural beats. Jon addresses the myth that dropping a penny from the top of the CN Tower (or the Empire State Building) could kill a person.

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The Reality Check #101: Vitamin D + Brainstorming + Red Car Cost

Posted on 12 August, 2010 by Pat

The Getaway Backglass

Darren weighs the evidence on whether or not people should take vitamin D supplements. Elan will find out if brainstorming is effectiveness. Adam answers the question: Does it cost more to insure red cars?

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The Reality Check #100: Don’t Start Believin’ + Mistakes Were Made By Us + Myth Recap

Posted on 2 August, 2010 by Pat

 

 

You can get the latest show every week by:

Full length song “Don’t Start Believin'” based on Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'”. Adam reminds everyone of all the mistakes that had been made on the show up to this point. Darren gives a rundown of all the myths covered on the show.

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