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Epigenetics Woo
Episode 636
This exciting new(ish) field in genetics has brought with it a slew of snake oil claims.
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The Effects of Mandated GMO Labeling
Episode 635
We have good evidence for what to expect from mandated labeling of GMO foods, and it's not good.
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More Alcohol Myths
Episode 634
The last show on alcohol myths wasn't good enough for many of you, so here are some more.
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The Horsey History of Clever Hans
Episode 633
This early-1900s horse appeared to be able to do math and other feats, and we learned a lot from him.
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Lucid Dreaming
Episode 632
Some people can control their dreams and do anything they want in them -- or can they?
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Listener Feedback: Death of the Lefties
Episode 631
Skeptoid gets some interesting letters from listeners pertaining to radioactive skeletons and lefties.
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The Apes Who Learned Sign Language
Episode 630
Although many regard Koko as an ape who used sign language, science tells us that ability probably doesn't exist.
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Three Big Macs a Day
Episode 629
When we set aside pop food woo, we find that even multiple Big Macs can be part of a healthy daily diet.
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The Swedish Ghost Rockets
Episode 628
This rash of UFO sightings over Sweden in 1946 has long been considered to be Soviet missile tests.
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Gremlins
Episode 627
These mischievous creatures that sabotage airplanes are claimed by some to be actual physical beings.
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