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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The Reality Check #87: Boobquake + Brain Age + White Chocolate

Posted on 5 May, 2010 by Pat

MJ-Sonic

Darren shines critical eye to BoObQuAkE. Jon discusses whether or not the Brain Age series of video games are good for the mind. Adam examines whether or not white chocolate is actually chocolate.

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The Reality Check #86: Snakes + Shampoo + Michael Jackson vs Sonic the Hedgehog

Posted on 3 May, 2010 by Pat

MJ-Sonic

Darren covers various snake myths. Xander examines common Shampoo marketing claims. Finally, Adam covers the mystery of whether or not Michael Jackson contributed to the video game Sonic 3.

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The Reality Check #85: Violent Video Games Lead To Violence? + Alcohol in Soft Drinks + Hangover Cu

Posted on 16 April, 2010 by Pat

Death Race

Elan tackles the age old controversy over whether or not violent video games can make people violent. Adam takes a look at why some sodas may have alcohol, and which ones do not. Darren tries to find a cure for hangovers.

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The Reality Check #84: Miracluin Tablets + Price Discrimination + Does Eating Late Cause Weight Gain

Posted on 15 April, 2010 by Pat

Close-up of two halves of a lemon

Xander gives the rest of the group miraculin tablets to see what happens, Elan talks about price discrimination, and Darren debunks the myth that eating late causes weight gain.

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The Reality Check #83: Easter Origins + Vitamin C for the Common Cold + Brain Calorie Loss

Posted on 7 April, 2010 by Pat

Creme Brule

Adam discusses the origins of popular Easter traditions, Darren examines whether or not vitamin C can fight the common cold, and Elan debunks the claim that thinking hard burns extra calories.

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The Reality Check #82: Mike Duffy and Critical Thinking + HFCS Study + Frown Myth

Posted on 30 March, 2010 by Pat

Sad Face

Xander reports on Senator Mike Duffy’s disparaging remarks about critical thinking, Adam scolds the media’s coverage of a recent high fructose corn syrup study, and Darren debunks the myth that frowning takes more muscles than smiling.

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