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The notion that you can gain control over your genes through diet or behavior is just more snake-oil woo.
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Recent Programs
The Effects of Mandated GMO Labeling Episode 635, August 7, 2018 We have good evidence for what to expect from mandated labeling of GMO foods, and it's not good.
More Alcohol Myths Episode 634, July 31, 2018 Part 2 of our examination of myths about alcoholic drinks -- including the biggest one of all.
The Horsey History of Clever Hans Episode 633, July 24, 2018 This early-1900s horse appeared to be able to do math and other feats, and we learned a lot from him.
Lucid Dreaming Episode 632, July 17, 2018 Some people can control their dreams and do anything they want in them -- or can they?
Listener Feedback: Death of the Lefties Episode 631, July 10, 2018 Skeptoid gets some interesting letters from listeners pertaining to radioactive skeletons and lefties.
The Apes Who Learned Sign Language Episode 630, July 3, 2018 Although many regard Koko as an ape who used sign language, science tells us that ability probably doesn't exist.
Three Big Macs a Day Episode 629, June 26, 2018 When we set aside pop food woo, we find that even multiple Big Macs can be part of a healthy daily diet.
The Swedish Ghost Rockets Episode 628, June 19, 2018 This rash of UFO sightings over Sweden in 1946 has long been considered to be Soviet missile tests.
Gremlins Episode 627, June 12, 2018 These mischievous creatures that sabotage airplanes are claimed by some to be actual physical beings.
Numerology Episode 626, June 5, 2018 We put this ancient system of divination based on numbers to the test.
Your Weird Turn Episode 625, May 29, 2018 We try to figure out some of the creepiest stories ever sent in by Skeptoid listeners.
Zuma, The Phantom Satellite Episode 624, May 22, 2018 The malfunction said to have doomed this spacecraft may have just been a cover story.
Are You Living in a Simulation? Episode 622, May 8, 2018 An exploration of the thought experiment that seeks to determine whether we're living in a computer simulation.
The Pentagon's UFO Hunt Episode 621, May 1, 2018 The Pentagon gave $22 million to a very unlikely group of UFO proponents.
Alcohol Myths Episode 619, April 17, 2018 We point the skeptical eye at five popular beliefs about alcoholic beverages.
Are They Real, or Are They Fictional? Episode 618, April 10, 2018 Another round of famous names from the past: Can you guess whether each is real or fictional?
10 Great Science Hoaxes Episode 617, April 3, 2018 A look at those few times when hoaxers came closest to fooling those who knew better.
Abiotic Oil Episode 616, March 27, 2018 Some believe that oil comes from geological processes rather than from ancient biomass.
Titanic Myths Episode 615, March 20, 2018 Three of the most popular conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.
The Inflammatory Diet Episode 614, March 13, 2018 Why no, in fact you should not avoid certain foods to reduce your body's inflammation.
The Kids Who See Blindfolded Episode 613, March 6, 2018 Children throughout India are being taught to see while blindfolded... apparently.
The Boy Who Thought He Was Reincarnated Episode 612, February 27, 2018 This boy thought he had lived a past life as a fighter pilot. He had some help getting there.
Epigenetics Woo
