#13-Beliefs, Urban Legends, and Myths

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14/08/2017 1h 0min Episodio 13
#13-Beliefs, Urban Legends, and Myths

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Episode Synopsis

Bob and Julia discuss beliefs and why we cling to false beliefs. Several examples of commonly held beliefs which turned out to be "false" (not supported) are discussed including: high rates of suicide during the Christmas season, vortices in sink and toilet drains spinning in opposite directions in northern and southern hemispheres, the PizzaGate Conspiracy Theory and the effectiveness of proanthocyanidins from cranberries to cure urinary tract infections.  This show aired live on July 6, 2017.

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