Magic, Illusion, and Skepticism, with Bill Nye – StarTalk All-Stars

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Magic, Illusion, and Skepticism, with Bill Nye – StarTalk All-Stars

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Sep 27, 2016

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In this week’s StarTalk All-Stars, host Bill Nye applies his scientific mind and skeptical nature to fan-submitted Cosmic Queries chosen by co-host Chuck Nice, on subjects from miracles and levitation to conspiracy theories and climate change denial.

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Sep 27, 2016

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