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Penn & Teller Tell a Lie

Penn & Teller Tell a Lie

Description: The host attempts to debunk popular scientific myths by telling the viewers several stories, one of which is false.
Genre: Reality-TV
Year Released: 2011
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: October 5, 2011
Network: Discovery Channel
Program Creators: Teller, Penn Jillette
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