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  • Full Moon

    Myths can be dangerous when they contradict the truth: Bob's blog

    by Bob McDonald

    Myths and legends, such as those about the full moon, are an important part of culture. But when direct scientific evidence proves the contrary, we have to make a choice between what we believe in and what evidence tells us is the truth, writes Bob McDonald.

    Posted: Apr 03, 2015 5:00 AM
    Last Updated: Apr 04, 2015 4:31 PM
  • Mt. Tambora

    This Week: Tambora - The Eruption that Changed the World

    by Quirks & Quarks

    This week marks the 200th anniversary of a natural disaster that killed an estimated 100,000 people and cooled the world's climate for three years. We'll repeat our interview with the author of a book that makes the case for Tambora as the most destructive volcano in recorded history.

    Posted: Nov 25, 2014 4:26 PM
    Last Updated: Apr 08, 2015 11:23 AM
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    iTunes has chosen Quirks & Quarks as the Best Classic Podcast of 2014

    Posted: Dec 10, 2014 11:31 AM
    Last Updated: Mar 27, 2015 4:39 PM
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