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Mike talks about "legal tender", and why it probably doesn't mean what you think it means. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh argue about whether Piers and Pierce are the same name.
From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal. Featuring articles from Dave Hahn, Mark Horne, Natália Pasternak, and Wendy Grossman.
Episode 54 of our satirical, skeptical comedy podcast recorded live at QED 2023. Appearing alongside host Andy Wilson are Jordan Holmes, Cara Santa Maria, and Michael Marshall.
The 'Sword of Durandal' promises to be a game-changing Quantum Navigation Device in the palm of your hand – except, it doesn't actually exist
The post The Sword of Durandal – the wholly impossible “Quantum Navigation Device” appeared first on The Skeptic.
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