SGU Episode 490
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| SGU Episode 490 |
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| 29th Nov 2014 |
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| Skeptical Rogues |
| S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
R: Rebecca Watson |
J: Jay Novella |
E: Evan Bernstein |
| Guest |
SS: Scott Sigler |
| Quote of the Week |
Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies. |
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| Show Notes |
| Forum Discussion |
Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
Interview with Scott Sigler ()
- Interview with Scott Sigler
This Day in Skepticism ()
- August 31, 1897: Thomas Edison invents the kinetoscope
Special Report ()
"Favorite" Pseudoscience: Steve - Facilitated Communication Jay - Multi-Level Marketing Rebecca - Rumpology Bob - Tunguska Event
Science or Fiction ()
Item #1: The komodo dragon, which can weigh up to 300 pounds, can eat 80% of its body weight in one meal. Item #2: The bearded dragon has been a popular pet for decades,. but it was not until 2005 that it was discovered they are venomous. Item #3: The barbeled dragonfish, a deep sea predator, can suddenly light its entire body with bioluminescence in order to blind and stun its prey.
Skeptical Quote of the Week ()
Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies.
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Announcements ()
S: The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is produced by SGU Productions, dedicated to promoting science and critical thinking. For more information on this and other episodes, please visit our website at theskepticsguide.org, where you will find the show notes as well as links to our blogs, videos, online forum, and other content. You can send us feedback or questions to info@theskepticsguide.org. Also, please consider supporting the SGU by visiting the store page on our website, where you will find merchandise, premium content, and subscription information. Our listeners are what make SGU possible.
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