House Calls, #916, March 3, 2024: Science word salad used to peddle devices of dubious claims

It’s funny how Albert Einstein’s theories are used to validate manufacturer’s claims of how their devices work. A brief jaunt into this word salad by the venerable Dr. Joe Schwarcz sheds light on how companies try to dupe their potential customers.

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