The Skeptic Zone #42 - 7.Aug.2009

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The Skeptic Zone #42 - 7.Aug.2009

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Aug 6, 2009

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Adam Savage and Prof. Leonie Rennie0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders0:01:40 Eran Segev interviews Adam Savage0:23:05 Kylie Sturgess interviews Prof. Leonie Rennie

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Aug 6, 2009

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The Skeptic Zone #42 - 7.Aug.2009

The Skeptic Zone #42 - 7.Aug.2009

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