Skeptics' Guide - Episode #126

Recording Date: December 19th, 2007

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Panelists (in order of appearance)

- Steven Novella - Bob Novella - Rebecca Watson - Jay Novella - Evan Bernstein

Interesting Facts

- Rebecca's pilot, Curiosity, Aroused was announced on this episode and has already been purchased by the Seattle NPR station - Although Steve mentioned that Phil Plait has been interviewed on the SGU 3 times, he has, in fact, been interviewed 4 times. Episodes 46, 61, 81 and 99 - People who have been interviewed 3 times are Joe Nickell and Richard Wiseman - The theme for Science or Fiction in this episode is Science News Stories of 2007 - There are 4 items for Science or Fiction

Interviewee

Richard Wiseman

Science or Fiction**

- Rebecca (50/78) - Evan (45/93) - Jay* (38/78) - Bob* (57/97)

Funny Quotes

1. Bob (about wishing with the magical leg): "What would you wish for? I wish I had a billion dollars. I wish I had fully mature nanotechnology." 2. Rebecca: "I just want to make sure that we do say 'anus' a few more times while we have the opportunity." 3. Evan (reading the Skeptical Puzzle): "Two famous skeptical events are related. One lasted about 18 seconds. The other happened 4 years later and lasted about 58 seconds. What were they?" Jay: "Your first sexual encounter."

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** - As of the conclusion of this episode's game. (wins/times played) * - won this week's game