Rumor Flies

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Rumor Flies comically addresses the origins, evolution, and veracity of your favorite rumors, myths, and misconceptions. Tune in for more research, stories, and unsolicited commentary! Participation encouraged.

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1107 - The Immortal Burger

Did a McDonald’s hamburger keep from rotting for years? Is “sashimi grade” fish a marketing ploy? Are there bugs in your food? Find out these answers and more on another very special episode of Rumor Flies!

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* We are very sorry this episode did not release a few weeks ago! We encountered some bug that did not show us it hadn’t posted even though there was nothing to play. Enjoy the show!

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Preservatives prevent mcdonalds burgers from rotting

905 - Animals: Never Cheddar

The boys chill a bit with some animal facts. Well, mostly chill. Are lobsters immortal? Are sharks immune to cancer? Do dogs sweat? Find out on this week's episode of Rumor Flies!

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904 - Food: Lobbying for Butter

Can you burn calories by eating celery? Is milk a bad choice when you have a cold? Can shellfish only be consume in months ending in “R”? You butter believe we are hitting these topics and more on this tasty episode of Rumor Flies!

We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more!

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Show notes, as always, can be found here.

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803 - Snapple Fact Check 4: Josh pulls an Audible

It’s time for another round of “Snapple Fact-Check”! Or is it…? Find out on this sugary, fact-checked episode of Rumor Flies!

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710 - Snopes: "Even Snopes goes on Rumor Flies!"

We have a very special season finale for y’all: an interview with the founder and owner of Snopes, David Mikkelson! David talks to us about the origins and early days of Snopes, their methodology for choosing topics and researching them, and the challenges they face in the current socio-political climate. He also tells us some of his favorite “myths that won’t die” and “unbelievably true” stories. Join us for an investigative episode of Rumor Flies!

**NSFW at ~44:30. Not for the squeamish.**

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709 - History: Crocodile Dungdee

Join for the penultimate episode of season 7! Did the Egyptians worship cats as gods? Were the pyramids built by slaves? Was crocodile dung used as a contraceptive? Find out on this ancient episode of Rumor Flies!

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708 - Tech: Cellular Panic

Scared of brain drain from your smart phone? Getting scammed by big cellular? Find out if technology is scarier than the media is telling us it is, and a few tips on how to properly maintain your devices on this week’s Rumor Flies!

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707 - Movies: Cursed Productions

The Exorcist, The Omen, and Poltergeist: three famous horror films (and a mixed bag of remakes) plagued with very real tragedies and many urban legends to compliment. Join us as we dive into the myths - and sad realities - surrounding these iconic horror films on this week’s Rumor Flies!

Did you know we are now on Spotify? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond!

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706 - Misquotes: Choo Choo Twain

“RUMOR FLIES NEVER TOLD A LIE” - George Washington, probably.

Join us for famous (mis)quotes! Did Marie Antoinette retort, “Let them eat cake”? Did Churchill insult basically everyone around him constantly? How many false attributions has Mark Twain garnered? Join us for this erroneously-quoted episode of Rumor Flies!

Did you know we are now on Spotify? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond!

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705 - Animals: Insect-anity

Are insects technically not animals? Do bees die after stinging? Do ultrasonic devices keep certain bugs away? Join us for this bloodsucking episode of Rumor Flies!

Did you know we are now on Spotify? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond!

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Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

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