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SGU Episode 947
September 2nd 2023
947 arizona saguaro.png

The saguaro is a tree-like cactus species that can grow to be over 12m (40ft) tall.

SGU 946                      SGU 948

Skeptical Rogues
S: Steven Novella

B: Bob Novella

C: Cara Santa Maria

J: Jay Novella

E: Evan Bernstein

Quote of the Week

Among all the geographic areas of the United States, the Southwest in general and Arizona, in particular, is blessed with a panoramic beauty that almost defies description. Only a limited number of poets, painters, and photographers have been able to do justice to her splendor.

Marshall Trimble, AZ official state historian

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Introduction, Live from Tucson, UAPs

Voice-over: You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.

Special Report: P-22 puma put down (7:25)

News Items

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B:

C:

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E:

(laughs) (laughter) (applause) [inaudible]

Toughest Metal (11:26)


Eyewear from Coffee Grounds (18:42)


Asides: Bags, raccoons, and bears (25:48)

Special Segment: Separating Art from Artists (29:30)

News Items, continued

Water Worlds (51:59)


Psychic Fraud (1:00:43)


Special Segment: Rogues' Expert Advice (1:05:37)

Steve's doctor visit tips

George's wedding dos and dont's

Jay's podcasting advice

Bob's tips for going to a haunted house

Cara on How to search for therapy & pick a therapist

Evan on tax scams

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Science or Fiction (1:39:56)

Theme: Arizona

Item #1: Other than a few stray plants, Arizona is the only state in the US with the famous saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea).[5]
Item #2: With 3,928 peaks and summits, Arizona is considered the most mountainous state of the 48 contiguous states.[6]
Item #3: Arizona is the most venomous state in the US, with the only venomous lizard, the gila monster, 13 species of rattlesnake, scorpions, africanized bees, a venomous centipede, and the insect with the most painful bite, the tarantula hawk.[7]

Answer Item
Fiction Most mountainous state
Science Only state w/ saguaro cactus
Science
Most venomous state
Host Result
Steve sweep
Rogue Guess
George
Only state w/ saguaro cactus
Cara
Only state w/ saguaro cactus
Evan
Only state w/ saguaro cactus
Bob
Only state w/ saguaro cactus
Jay
Only state w/ saguaro cactus

Voice-over: It's time for Science or Fiction.

George's Response

Cara's Response

Evan's Response

Bob's Response

Audience's Response

Steve Explains Item #3

Steve Explains Item #2

Steve Explains Item #1

Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:52:15)


Among all the geographic areas of the United States, the Southwest in general and Arizona, in particular, is blessed with a panoramic beauty that almost defies description. Only a limited number of poets, painters, and photographers have been able to do justice to her splendor.

 – Marshall Trimble (1939-present), American author, singer, professor, and Arizona's official state historian 


Signoff

S: —and until next week, this is your Skeptics' Guide to the Universe. (applause)

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