SGU Episode 198

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SGU Episode 198
May 7th 2009
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SGU 197                      SGU 199
Skeptical Rogues
S: Steven Novella
B: Bob Novella
R: Rebecca Watson
J: Jay Novella
E: Evan Bernstein
Quote of the Week
'Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.' Thomas Jefferson
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Introduction

You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.

News Items ()

SGU 4 year Anniversary ()

• The Rogues look back on four years of the SGU

Oprah Gives Platform to Anti-Vax Movement ()

• http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=7166

Does Dark Matter Exist? ()

• http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2009/502/1 http://www.physorg.com/news160726282.html

Six Degrees of Separation ()

• http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8029774.stm

Homeopathy Death ()

• http://www.smh.com.au/national/dead-babys-parents-ignored-advice-qc-20090504-asmt.html?page=1

Questions and E-mails ()

Question # 1 - I Have Birds in my Pants ()

He has birds in his pants. Perry would've jumped all over this. Airport inspection reveals smuggled songbirds http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090506/ap_on_fe_st/us_smuggled_songbirds Jim Mears

Interview with Rachael Dunlop ()

• Rachael Dunlop is a member of the Australian Skeptics and gives Dr. Rachie Reports for their official podcast, The Skeptic Zone www.skepticzone.tv

Science or Fiction ()

Item # 1: Scientists reveal the first car that can run on biofuel made from chocolate. Item # 2: Physicists have developed a new incandescent light bulb suitable for residential use that is almost 100 times as energy efficient as existing bulbs. Item # 3: A new fossil analysis shows that the so-called “hobbit”, or Homo florensiensis, had long flat feet more like apes than humans, and therefore could not walk efficiently.

Who's That Noisy ()

• Answer to last week - Uri Geller

Quote of the Week ()

'Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.' Thomas Jefferson

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