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Darren takes a look at the health claims surrounding Ginkgo Biloba, Adam discusses whether or not expensive cables are worth their price, and Elan examines whether or not there's a fish served in restaurants that can kill.
In an attempt to clarify the previous week's coverage of quantum mechanics the crew further confuse themselves, Adam covers what it would take to make counterfeit money, Jon interviews Daniel Loxton of Junior Skeptic Magazine, and Darren debunks the myth that celeray requires more calories to chew than it provides..
Adam rants against the abuse of quantum mechanics made by new agers like Deepak Chopra, Jon reviews the new Charles Darwin movie "Creation", and Elan analyzes the myth that "beer before liquor makes you sicker".
Darren talks about how people's brains respond to moral questions, Elan discusses the latest study (and the history) of the G-Spot, and Adam discusses how long twinkies last on the shelf.
