Darren examines a recent study about chocolate and strokes, Adam moans about the Vancouver Olympics mascots, and Xander licks the myth surrounding the change of KFC’s name.
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Elan tackles the double topic of graphology and handwriting analysis, Jon debunks some kosher food myths, and Darren debunks the myth that pregnant women cannot drink any alcohol.
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Darren takes a look at the health claims surrounding Ginkgo Biloba, Adam discusses whether or not expensive cables are worth their price, and Elan examines whether or not there’s a fish served in restaurants that can kill.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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