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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Show notes, as always, can be found here.

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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!

We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!

Show notes, as always, can be found here.

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…

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

You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond!

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702 - Food: Honey, I Micro-dosed the Kids

Can you build up your allergy-resistance by eating local honey? Is milk the best product for bone health? Does turkey/tryptophan knock you out? Find out these answers and more on this tasty episode of Rumor Flies!

Show notes, as always, can be found here.

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…

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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608 - Food: Deadly Delicatessen

Is “fugu” (puffer fish) dangerous to eat? Do almonds contain cyanide? Can a poinsettia send you to an early grave? Find out on this deadly-tasty episode of Rumor Flies!

As always, you can find the show notes here.

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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503 - Food: Hyper Soy Bois

Delicious myths of epic (pro)portions are back! Are hotdogs made of "animal spare parts"? Does sugar make kids hyper-active and/or lead to a "sugar crash"? Find out these answers and more on this week's Rumor Flies!

Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.

As always, you can find the show notes here.

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.

We are part of the Dark Myths collective. Head on over and check out some amazing shows!

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303 - Food: Of Course, My Horse(meat)!

Does Taco Bell use dog food-grade meat? Can Coca-Cola clean a car battery? Are fortune cookies actually Chinese? Come find out on this week's tasty installment of Rumor Flies

This week's musical guest/track: Black Smurf - "444"

As always you can find our show notes here.

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!

203 - Food: Salty over Coffee

Is your Napoleon complex the result of coffee? What are the risks, if any, associated with aspartame? What part of your s'mores is most likely to kill you? Find out these answers and more on this week's Rumor Flies!

This week's musical guest/track: Kitty - "Dead Island"

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content. 

102 - Food: Surge Shrinkage and Boozy Foods

Does alcohol actually "cook out"?  Does your "perfect steak" actually suck? What foods can have unexpected deadly consequences? What's the potentially mind-blowing truth behind Dr. Pepper? Find out what we cook up in this episode of Rumor Flies!

This week's musical track/guest: "Don't Forget you're in there" - A Living Soundtrack

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