The Reality Check #97: TAM8 + Casino Odds + Slot Machines + Sports Incentives

Posted on 13 July, 2010 by Pat

Adam, Elan, Jay Novell, and Jon

Recorded in front of a live studio audience at The Amaz!ng Meeting 8 in Las Vegas. Jay Novella from the Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe joins Adam, Elan, and Jon to discuss casino game odds, slot machines, and situations when sports teams may want to lose.

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The Reality Check #96: Meat Healthiness + Premium Beer + Carrot Eyesight Myth

Posted on 13 July, 2010 by Pat

Hamster carrot

Darren tells you everything you need to know about the dangers of eating meat. Elan finds out what the ‘premium’ in ‘premium beer’ means. Adam debunks the myth that carrots help you see better.

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The Reality Check #95: Black Hole Pareidolia + Paul Ingraham Interview + Mice Love Cheese Myth

Posted on 28 June, 2010 by Pat

Old Zoodles Label

Adam discusses the latest example of pareidolia run amok, a greeting card that supposedly uses some naughty language. Jon interviews Paul Ingraham of saveyourself.ca about epsom salts and massage therapy. Darren busts the myth that mice love cheese (but not the myth that Jon loves cheese).

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The Reality Check #94: Abiogenic Oil + Homosexuality and Evolution + Koala Bears

Posted on 21 June, 2010 by Pat

Nostradamus

Jon talks about where crude oil comes from and the controversial abiogenic origin hypothesis. Elan looks into why homosexuality hasn’t been removed by natural selection. Adam busts the myth that Koalas are bears. He does not debunk their cuteness though.

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The Reality Check #93: Nostradamus + Multiple Personality Disorder + Brain Food Myth

Posted on 15 June, 2010 by Pat

Nostradamus

As predicted, Elan discusses Nostradamus. Adam, and his friends, analyze multiple personality disorder. Finally, Darren annoys fish lovers by tackling the myth that fish is brain food.

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The Reality Check #92: Denialism + Lotteries + Missing Dollar Riddle

Posted on 10 June, 2010 by Pat

Lottery

Darren explores the source of denialism and how people justify their denialist beliefs. Adam explains why playing the lottery is “stupid”. Elan poses the “Missing Dollar Riddle” to the panel resulting in some interesting reactions.

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The Reality Check #91: OCD + Dr. Tim Valentine Interview + Wild West Violence Myth

Posted on 7 June, 2010 by Pat

Billy the Kid

Adam discusses obsessive compulsive disorder. Elan interviews Dr. Tim Valentine about his research into people’s poor abilities to recognize faces. Jon debunks (maybe?) the myth that the Wild West was lawless and violent.

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The Reality Check #90: Why Sex? + Pigeon Head-bob + Dog Colour Vision

Posted on 7 June, 2010 by Pat

Pigeon

Elan asks the important question “Why do animals waste so much effort on having sex?”. Darren settles a question from a previous episode about why pigeons bob their heads. Finally, Adam debunks the myth that dogs cannot see colour.

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The Reality Check #89: Shisha + 3D Technology + Toothpaste

Posted on 20 May, 2010 by Pat

3D Glasses

Darren examines the safety of smoking shisha/nargila/hooka. Adam explores the different technologies behind 3D films. Elan discusses which toothpaste is best.

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The Reality Check #88: Stephen Hawking vs Aliens + Sky Mall Products + Printer Ink

Posted on 10 May, 2010 by Pat

Hollywood Cookie Diet

Adam disagrees with Stephen Hawking’s take on aliens. Elan examines a few crazy products from the Sky Mall magazine. Darren takes a look at whether or not printer ink is the most expensive liquid for purchase.

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