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Dec 2014
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Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Pseudo...

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
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Put on your thinking caps as Neil Tyson and Leighann Lord answer fan questions about pseudoscience, from crystals to creationism and ancient aliens to alternative medicine. Plus, a new interview with Elise Andrew, Bill Nye, and Chuck Nice. 
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