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The Skeptics Guide #972 - Feb 24 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Pesticide Presence in Oat-Based Products and Safety Considerations

The chapter examines a study revealing detectable levels of chloroquot pesticide in oat-based products and urine samples, expressing concern over US regulations. It emphasizes understanding safety limits, doses, and the misleading nature of some headlines. The discussion includes a humorous exploration of consuming overwhelming quantities of a toxic substance and critiques fear-mongering tactics in media coverage.

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