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The Reality Check

May 30, 2011

Adam discusses the controversial issue of whether children's choice of toys are influenced by their gender. Jon interviews Jon Kay about his new book "Among the Truthers". Elan goes over a few myths about specific video games from 20 years ago.


May 23, 2011

Darren talks about a recent article going around the internet about a Brazilian woman that supposedly got the right to masturbate at work. Jon debunks claims that scientists in Alberta cured cancer (and no one took notice). Elan addresses the myth that humans only have 5 senses.


May 16, 2011

Criminal profiling definitely works in TV shows like Criminal Minds and The Mentalist, but does it work in real life? Adam profiles criminal profiling to get at the truth. Darren reads a lot... about happiness. Darren reviews a few recent books about happiness. Jon's never been in a plane crash, but if he had...


May 9, 2011

Elan talks about the decline effect, does it explain declining effects in replicated scientific studies? Adam talks about the "birther" movement. Darren tracks the origins of a Martin Luther King Jr "quote" that spread around twitter after Osama Bin Laden death.


May 2, 2011

Jon talks about whether dogs can detect cancer. Darren review the book Love and Sex with Robots by David Levy. Adam answers whether or not you can send in special Tootsie Pop wrappers for a prize.