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On this week's episode, Alex talks about fighting the fear of not knowing. From Martian rocks looking like mermaids & squirrels, to people who deny the moon landings happened & the supposed 15 days of darkness - Alex goes over how to deal with these hoaxes.

Thanks to the listeners who asked for this topic! I hope it helps and that you enjoy!

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SPACE LINKS:

• "Bizarre Mars photos: Signs of life, or signs the Internet has lost its mind?" - CNN
  http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/28/tech/mars-photos-alien-life/index.html?sr=cnnitw

• Moon Landing Deniers - An appropriate response to Harassment, Thank you Buzz!
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcrkxOgzhU

• 15 Days of Darkness - The Beauty of Mixing facts with Lies
  http://m.snopes.com/15-days-darkness-november/

• "Mars Will NOT Be As Big As The Moon In The Night Sky" - Jason Major
  http://lightsinthedark.com/2015/08/06/mars-will-not-be-as-big-as-the-moon-in-the-night-sky/

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BELT OF LOGIC:

A quick list of Websites & Scientists to follow online

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• SPACE SCIENTISTS

  • Carolyn Porco (@carolynporco)

  • Phil Plait (@BadAstronomer)

  • Emily Lakdawalla (@elakdawalla)

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson)

• SPACE WEBSITES

  • NASA.GOV

  • SPACE.COM

  • SPACEFLIGHTINSIDER.COM

  • UNIVERSETODAY.COM

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