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''You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.'' | ''You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.'' | ||
== This Day in Skepticism <small>()</small> == | == This Day in Skepticism <small>(1:05)</small> == | ||
* December 22, 1938: Coelacanth Discovered | * December 22, 1938: Coelacanth Discovered | ||
== News Items == | == News Items == | ||
=== Sandy Hook Massacre <small>()</small>=== | === Sandy Hook Massacre <small>(6:00)</small>=== | ||
* [http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/some-thoughts-on-sandy-hook/ Some Thoughts on Sandy Hook] | * [http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/some-thoughts-on-sandy-hook/ Some Thoughts on Sandy Hook] | ||
=== China Stabbing <small>()</small>=== | === China Stabbing <small>(24:22)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.inquisitr.com/442338/mayan-apocalypse-rumors-had-psychological-effect-on-man-accused-of-knife-attack-on-school-in-china/ Mayan Apocalypse Rumors Had Psychological Effect On Man Accused Of Knife Attack On School In China] | * [http://www.inquisitr.com/442338/mayan-apocalypse-rumors-had-psychological-effect-on-man-accused-of-knife-attack-on-school-in-china/ Mayan Apocalypse Rumors Had Psychological Effect On Man Accused Of Knife Attack On School In China] | ||
=== AVN To Change Name <small>()</small>=== | === AVN To Change Name <small>(27:56)</small>=== | ||
* [http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/minister-orders-anti-vaccination-group-to-change-its-name/story-e6frf7kx-1226537155195 Minister orders anti-vaccination group to change its name] | * [http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/minister-orders-anti-vaccination-group-to-change-its-name/story-e6frf7kx-1226537155195 Minister orders anti-vaccination group to change its name] | ||
=== Megalapteryx Foot <small>()</small>=== | === Megalapteryx Foot <small>(30:44)</small>=== | ||
* [http://i.imgur.com/focJm.jpg Megalapteryx Foot] | * [http://i.imgur.com/focJm.jpg Megalapteryx Foot] | ||
=== Invisibility Cloak <small>()</small>=== | === Invisibility Cloak <small>(38:03)</small>=== | ||
* [http://mobile.scifi.com/s/18488/19?homePageId=8834360&itemId=tag%3Advice.com%2C2012%3A%2F%2F3.93318&fullPageUrl=archives%2F2012%2F12%2Fcompany-claims.php Company claims creation of Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak] | * [http://mobile.scifi.com/s/18488/19?homePageId=8834360&itemId=tag%3Advice.com%2C2012%3A%2F%2F3.93318&fullPageUrl=archives%2F2012%2F12%2Fcompany-claims.php Company claims creation of Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak] | ||
== Special Report - The Hobbit and High Frame Rate <small>()</small> == | == Special Report - The Hobbit and High Frame Rate <small>(48:19)</small> == | ||
* [http://movieline.com/2012/12/14/hobbit-high-frame-rate-science-48-frames-per-second/ The Science of High Frame Rates, Or: Why 'The Hobbit' Looks Bad At 48 FPS] | * [http://movieline.com/2012/12/14/hobbit-high-frame-rate-science-48-frames-per-second/ The Science of High Frame Rates, Or: Why 'The Hobbit' Looks Bad At 48 FPS] | ||
== Who's That Noisy? <small>()</small>== | == Who's That Noisy? <small>(57:07)</small>== | ||
* Last Week's Puzzle: There are three boxes. One is labeled "CARROTS" another is labeled "CELERY". The last one is labeled "CARROTS AND CELERY". You know that each is labeled incorrectly. You may ask me to pick one vegetable from one box which you choose. How can you label the boxes correctly? | * Last Week's Puzzle: There are three boxes. One is labeled "CARROTS" another is labeled "CELERY". The last one is labeled "CARROTS AND CELERY". You know that each is labeled incorrectly. You may ask me to pick one vegetable from one box which you choose. How can you label the boxes correctly? | ||
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> == | == Science or Fiction <small>(1:00:35)</small> == | ||
[http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/347025/title/Prions_may_cause_Alzheimer%E2%80%99s Item number one]: New research indicates that Alzheimer's disease may be a prion disease similar to mad cow disease. [http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/347026/title/Finding_new_ways_to_spell_L-I-F-E Item number two]: Scientists have created a new form of DNA based upon 8 nucleic acids, rather than 4, with potential applications in DNA computing. And [http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/347022/title/Women_may_make_new_eggs item number three]: A new study finds that the ovaries of adult women contain stem cells that are able to generate new oocytes right up to menopause. | [http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/347025/title/Prions_may_cause_Alzheimer%E2%80%99s Item number one]: New research indicates that Alzheimer's disease may be a prion disease similar to mad cow disease. [http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/347026/title/Finding_new_ways_to_spell_L-I-F-E Item number two]: Scientists have created a new form of DNA based upon 8 nucleic acids, rather than 4, with potential applications in DNA computing. And [http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/347022/title/Women_may_make_new_eggs item number three]: A new study finds that the ovaries of adult women contain stem cells that are able to generate new oocytes right up to menopause. | ||
== Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>()</small> == | == Skeptical Quote of the Week <small>(1:14:19)</small> == | ||
<blockquote>There is not to be found, in all history, any miracle attested by a sufficient number of men, of such unquestioned good sense, education and learning, as to secure us against all delusion in themselves.</blockquote> | <blockquote>There is not to be found, in all history, any miracle attested by a sufficient number of men, of such unquestioned good sense, education and learning, as to secure us against all delusion in themselves.</blockquote> | ||
David Hume | David Hume | ||
{{Outro1}} | {{Outro1}} | ||
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism (1:05)
- December 22, 1938: Coelacanth Discovered
News Items
Sandy Hook Massacre (6:00)
China Stabbing (24:22)
AVN To Change Name (27:56)
Megalapteryx Foot (30:44)
Invisibility Cloak (38:03)
Special Report - The Hobbit and High Frame Rate (48:19)
Who's That Noisy? (57:07)
- Last Week's Puzzle: There are three boxes. One is labeled "CARROTS" another is labeled "CELERY". The last one is labeled "CARROTS AND CELERY". You know that each is labeled incorrectly. You may ask me to pick one vegetable from one box which you choose. How can you label the boxes correctly?
Science or Fiction (1:00:35)
Item number one: New research indicates that Alzheimer's disease may be a prion disease similar to mad cow disease. Item number two: Scientists have created a new form of DNA based upon 8 nucleic acids, rather than 4, with potential applications in DNA computing. And item number three: A new study finds that the ovaries of adult women contain stem cells that are able to generate new oocytes right up to menopause.
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:14:19)
There is not to be found, in all history, any miracle attested by a sufficient number of men, of such unquestioned good sense, education and learning, as to secure us against all delusion in themselves.
David Hume
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