Episode 77

Skeptics' Guide - Episode #77

Recording Date: January 10th, 2007

Official Episode #77 thread on the forums

Panelists (in order of appearance)

- Steven Novella
- Bob Novella
- Rebecca Watson
- Perry DeAngelis
- Evan Bernstein

Interesting Facts

- The Novellas were raised catholic
- Steve's skepticism started when he was confronted with creationism
- Science or Fiction theme this episode is Amazing Science Facts
- Mike was announced as the winner of the Skeptical Puzzle for last week.

Interviewee

Spencer Weart

Randi Speaks - Topic

Coincidence

Science or Fiction**

- Evan* (19/47)
- Perry* (16/50)
- Bob (29/56)
- Rebecca* (22/37)

Funny Quotes

1.	Rebecca: "You went skydiving I assume, you weren't trying to commit suicide?" Bob: "No, well it was a failed suicide attempt, but I still enjoyed the trip down." Evan: "He was fighting a Russian spy in a plane in the 1980's and they both fell out and well the rest explains itself."
2.	Perry: "You mean that big bright one over there?" (Shrek accent) "That's the moon donkey."
3.	Evan (in a Scottish accent): "Arrch, if it's not Scottish."
4.	Rebecca (about the salamander that was thawed after 90 years of being frozen): "He'd be like Encino Man right? But a salamander." Bob: "But he'd be able to act."
5.	Perry (about the sound of a whip being from a sonic boom): "I got that from a BDSM website myself."
6.	Steve: "Salamanders and frogs can be frozen solid and then recover later when they thaw out." Evan: "Just ask McDonald's."

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