The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #982 - May 4 2024
May 4, 2024
Topics discussed include vampire facials and the dangers of unsanitary spa practices, the controversy of Kava and liver toxicity, risks of chiropractic strokes, merging lifeforms through endosymbiosis, and the challenges of rocket stage recovery for reusability. The episode also features a science or fiction segment and a fun guessing game involving the sound of nature.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Upcoming 1000th Episode Celebration and Patreon Goal Discussion
01:31 • 2min
Exploring Dublin's Culture and Cuisine
03:09 • 5min
Exploring the Molly Malone Statue and Cultural Respect
08:15 • 14min
The Dangers of Unsanitary Practices at Spas
21:46 • 6min
Spa HIV Infection Outbreak
28:10 • 9min
Unraveling the Controversy of Kava: Tradition vs. Modern Preparations
36:48 • 12min
Unregulated Herbal Products and Quality Control Issues
48:34 • 5min
Chiropractic Manipulation and Stroke Risks
53:16 • 9min
The Evolutionary Marvel of Endosymbiosis
01:02:20 • 15min
Deciphering the Sound of Nature
01:16:59 • 8min
Challenges and Strategies in Rocket Stage Recovery for Reusability
01:24:32 • 3min
Deciphering Science: Real or Fake?
01:27:23 • 16min
Exploring Objective Reality in Large Complex Systems
01:43:00 • 4min
Exploring Precise Terminology in Philosophy and Validating Science Achievements
01:46:39 • 3min