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Darren stops celebrating Canada's performance at the recent Olympics and gets all critical thinky, Adams gets tired of running on the Euphamism Treadmill, and Elan takes a look at whether it's better to read books or listen to audio books
Elan spins in circles trying to figure out what came first: the chicken or the egg? Jon complains about weasle words. Darren talks about who really invented the printing press.
Darren examines a recent study about chocolate and strokes, Adam moans about the Vancouver Olympics mascots, and Xander licks the myth surrounding the change of KFC's name.
Elan tackles the double topic of graphology and handwriting analysis, Jon debunks some kosher food myths, and Darren debunks the myth that pregnant women cannot drink any alcohol.
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.
