Episode 4 (BONUS): Comet Elenin Special

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Episode 4 (BONUS): Comet Elenin Special

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Sep 10, 2011

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For some odd reason, there are a lot of crazy claims out there about Comet Elenin. In recognition of its closest approach to the sun on September 10, this bonus episode addresses many of the common claims out there about the comet including an exposé into Richard Hoagland's magical numerology that apparently proves it's a spaceship.

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Sep 10, 2011

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Listen to learn the real state of science behind astronomy-, physics-, and geology-related creationist claims, hoaxes, conspiracy theories, misconceptions, and bad or incomplete media reporting.

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Episode 4 (BONUS): Comet Elenin Special

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