The Skeptic Zone #89 - 2.July.2010

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The Skeptic Zone #89 - 2.July.2010

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Jul 3, 2010

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0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:15 Kylie Sturgess interviewsDr Pamela Gay0:15:25Dale Roy talks about Bracelets/Necklaces of Magicwww.granitestateskeptics.org0:24:25Richard Saunders on radio 2UE

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Jul 3, 2010

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The Skeptic Zone #89 - 2.July.2010

The Skeptic Zone #89 - 2.July.2010

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