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Episode #5

06/29/2005

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Interview with Michael Shermer, Science or Fiction

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Episode #5

Science or Fiction

Item #1 Fiction
Item #2 Fiction
Item #3 Fiction

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This was not the Oz we wanted to see this week.

This was not the Oz we wanted to see this week.

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1: New research finds that consuming beverages with low-calorie sweeteners such as stevia or aspartame resulted in greater caloric intake overall due to increased hunger.
The study actually showed decreased hunger and caloric intake compared to those who consumed sugary drinks.

Learn more about each item on episode 263!

Results:
Bluesky: 63% (follow us @theskepticsguide.bsky.social)
Discord: 60%
Instagram: 46%
Facebook: 39%
Threads: 36%
Twitter: 37%
Rogues: 50%

Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 201

Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2010. Guess which is the fiction in our polls in our Facebook group, on our Instagram story, on Threads, or on Twitter and we'll reveal the answer later today!

1: New research finds that consuming beverages with low-calorie sweeteners such as stevia or aspartame resulted in greater caloric intake overall due to increased hunger.
2: Researchers outline a method for growing mushrooms into packing material.
3: A new analysis shows that Michaelangelo hid the image of a brainstem and spinal cord in a depiction of god on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

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Steve was on @jonesrooy's podcast this week! Check

Steve was on @jonesrooy's podcast this week! Check it out at https://shows.acast.com/behind-the-data

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Our books make a great holiday gift for the skeptic or science lover in your life (or that person you wish would be a little more skeptical). Get them both at theskepticsguide.org/our-book (Link in bio)

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The SGU is on Bluesky! Come follow us!
@theskepticsguide.bsky.social

A big win for viruses everywhere!

A big win for viruses everywhere!

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2: Examination of the dodo cranium reveals that they had well above-average intelligence for birds.
A study of the dodo cranium suggested they were of average bird intelligence.

Learn more about each item on episode 555!

Results:
Discord: 31%
Instagram: 19%
Facebook: 0%
Threads: 19%
Twitter: 18%
Rogues: 75%

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