The Skeptics Guide #548 - Jan 9 2016

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

Dr. Steven Novella MD

Skepticism, Paranormal, Psuedoscience, Science, Fringe-science, Skeptic

4.7 • 7.4K Ratings

🗓️ 9 January 2016

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Summary

Forgotten Superheroes of Science: Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green; News Items: FTC Smacks Down Lumosity, Picky Eaters, New Elements; Who's That Noisy; What's the Word: Fugacity; Name That Logical Fallacy: Learning Styles; Science or Fiction

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0:00.0	You're listening to the skeptics guide to the universe.
0:06.5	Your escape to reality.
0:10.0	Hello and welcome to the skeptics guide to the universe.
0:12.5	Today is Wednesday, January 6th, 2016, and this is your host, Stephen Avella.
0:17.8	Joining me this week are Bob Novella.
0:19.8	Hey everybody.
0:20.8	Cara Santa Maria.
0:21.8	Ave.
0:22.8	Jane Avella.
0:23.8	Hey guys.
0:24.8	And Evan Bernstein.
0:25.8	Good evening folks.
0:27.7	This is the first show we're recording in 2016.
0:31.8	That's correct.
0:32.8	Yeah.
0:33.8	In the new year, I like even numbered years better than odd numbered years.
0:36.0	Like Star Trek movies.
0:37.6	Why is that?
0:38.6	It's just it's part of my obsessive travel fortune.
0:41.9	What about odd numbered years that fall on a five?
0:45.0	That's fine.
0:46.0	Because those feel more balanced.
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