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Extravaganza | April 6th 2024

Texas Theatre Dallas, TX

Spune presents Skeptics Guide To The Universe: Skeptical Extravaganza of Special Significance at Texas Theatre on April 6th, 2024.

5PM SGU Private Show Plus – Dallas

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12PM SGU Private Show Plus – Dallas

W DALLAS - VICTORY Hotel

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Extravaganza | August 17th 2024 Late Show

Extravaganza | August 17th 2024 EARLY SHOW

Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL

1000th Show! SGU Private Show Plus – Chicago

Extravaganza | Washington DC

Miracle Theatre, 535 8th St SE Washington, DC 20003

Doors at 7pm

Private Show Washington DC

GALA Hispanic Theatre, 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

NOTACON 2025

Sonesta Hotel 66 Hale Ave, White Plains, NY 10601, USA

Extravaganza | Lawrence, Kansas

Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusettes, Lawrence, KS 66044, US

Doors at 7pm

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1: Total length of blood vessels in the human body: 10,000 miles

It’s actually closer to 100,000

Learn more about each item on episode 240!

Results:
Discord: 31%
Instagram: 18%
Bluesky: 12%
Facebook: 37%
Threads: 33%
Twitter: 32%
Rogues: 25%

Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 201

Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2010. The theme is big numbers! Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today!

1: Total length of blood vessels in the human body: 10,000 miles
2: Hottest known temperature in the universe (recently created in the laboratory by physicists): 7.2 trillion degrees F
3: Number of cells in the human body: 10-50 trillion
4: Total number of species ever to have lived on Earth (upper limit of estimates): 10 billion

#scienceorfiction

Let’s wish a very happy birthday to @bwecht! We’re so lucky to call you a friend and can’t wait to see you next month at Not A Con!

We’re just one month away from Not A Con 2025! C

We’re just one month away from Not A Con 2025! Come join us in New York for a weekend of skepticism, music, and shenanigans! Get your tickets now at NotAConCon.com

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2: Astronomers have discovered a new class of neutron star, called a gravitar, which is more massive than the previously calculated upper limit for neutron stars.

They discovered an unusual celestial object flashed 40 times and disappeared. They think it may have been a magnetar losing its magnetic field.

Learn more about each item on episode 166!

Results:
Discord: 38%
Instagram: 13%
Bluesky: 24%
Threads: 30%
Twitter: 15%
Facebook still won’t let me post the poll
Rogues: 100%

Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 200

Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2008. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today!

1: A recent survey shows that online gamers are more physically fit than the general population.
2: Astronomers have discovered a new class of neutron star, called a gravitar, which is more massive than the previously calculated upper limit for neutron stars.
3: A recent nutritional survey shows that most children are getting more than enough vitamins and minerals in their diet.

#scienceorfiction

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3: A new study finds that, contrary to popular belief, staring at the horizon on a moving boat worsens motion sickness.

The study found that looking at the horizon helped to stabilize sailors.

Learn more about each item on episode 289!

Results:
Discord: 53%
Instagram: 32%
Bluesky: 13%
Facebook…wouldn’t let me post a poll in the group. Sorry.
Threads: 44%
Twitter: 34%
Rogues: 75%

Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 201

Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2011. Guess which is the fiction in our polls in our Facebook group, on our Instagram story, or on Threads, Bluesky, Twitter, or Discord, and we'll reveal the answer later today!

1: A recently published analysis concludes that 100% of the world’s energy needs can be met with renewable sources (wind, solar, and water) using existing technology within 20-40 years.
2: Paleontologists have uncovered the first and only known single-fingered dinosaur.
3: A new study finds that, contrary to popular belief, staring at the horizon on a moving boat worsens motion sickness.

#scienceorfiction

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