The Reality Check #74: Counterfeiting + Daniel Loxton Interview + Celery Myth

In an attempt to clarify the previous week’s coverage of quantum mechanics the crew further confuse themselves, Adam covers what it would take to make counterfeit money, Jon interviews Daniel Loxton of Junior Skeptic Magazine, and Darren debunks the myth that celeray requires more calories to chew than it provides..

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The Reality Check #73: Quantum Mechanics + Creation Movie Review + Drinking Myth

Adam rants against the abuse of quantum mechanics made by new agers like Deepak Chopra, Jon reviews the new Charles Darwin movie “Creation”, and Elan analyzes the myth that “beer before liquor makes you sicker”.

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The Reality Check #72: Gamblers Fallacy + Cryonics + Super Freakonomics Review

Lucas in carbonite

Elan bets on the gambler’s fallacy, Adam thaws out the topic of cryonics, and Darren freaks out about the book Super Freakonomics.

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The Reality Check #71: Neurological/Moral Reactions + The G-Spot + Twinkie Shelf-Life

twinkie henge

Darren talks about how people’s brains respond to moral questions, Elan discusses the latest study (and the history) of the G-Spot, and Adam discusses how long twinkies last on the shelf.

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The Reality Check #70: Trepanation + Conspiracy Skeptic Interview + New Year’s Eve Driving Risk

Trepanation

Adam drills out the truth by talking about the evidence for Trepanation, Jon interviews Karl Mamer of the Conspiracy Skeptic podcast, and Darren debunks the myth that New Year’s Eve is the most dangerous time to drive due to drunk drivers.

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The Reality Check #69: Santa Claus Origins + Festivus Origins + Snowflake Sameness

Santa by Thomas Nast

Jon examines Santa’s true origins, Adam covers the true and shocking origins of Festivus, and Darren settles the debate about whether or not two snow flakes are alike.

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The Reality Check #68: Climategate + How To Be An Expert + Hand Sanitizers

Darren address the ‘climategate’ scandal and debunks more AGW myths, Elan discusses what it takes to be an expert, and Jon cleans up confusion surrounding the effectiveness of hand sanitizers.

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The Reality Check #67: ABO Blood Type Personality + Moral Consistency + Fortune Cookies

Fortune Cookie says...

Jon talks about Canadian Blood Services and their support of Ketsueki-Gata, Darren explains the reasons why people are not morally consistent, and Elan explains the origin of the fortune cookie.

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The Reality Check #66: Cameron-Comfort Origin of Species + Music Therapy + Alcohol Kills Brain Cells

The brilliant Kirk Cameron

Adam takes a look at Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort’s version of Darwin’s Origin of Species, Elan finds out if Music Therapy’s is in tune, and Darren drowns the myth that alcohol kills brain cells.

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The Reality Check #65: False Pregnancy + Scott Gavura Interview + Cancer Support Groups

Mary Tudor (she had a false pregnancy)

Pat gets revenge on Jon for dissing Pink Floyd on a previous show.

Adam gets knocked up about false pregnancies, Jon interviews Scott Gavura about Naturopathy and some recent legislation, and Darren explores the evidence for treating cancer with psychological support.

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