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Skeptoid

The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.

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14:31

Skeptoid #825: How Psychic Readings Work

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2022/03/29

Whether cold reading, warm reading, or hot, there are simple explanations for even the most impressive psychic performances.

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16:44

Skeptoid #824: Demystifying the Winchester Mystery House

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2022/03/22

The unfortunate false narrative of the Winchester Mystery House obscures a wonderful story of one of California's great women pioneers.

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14:27

Skeptoid #823: Hunting the Elusive Rogue Wave

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2022/03/15

Modern authors say that scientists didn't used to accept the idea of rogue waves. Is that true?

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14:51

Skeptoid #822: On Washboarded Roads

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2022/03/08

The real cause of washboarding on dirt roads is very different from the traditionally believed reason.

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15:35

Skeptoid #821: Forensic (Pseudo) Science

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2022/03/01

All those fancy-sounding forensic sciences you've come to trust might not be worth very much of your trust after all.

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14:18

Skeptoid #820: Maury Island: The Government's Alien...

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2022/02/22

The origin story of some of the government's alleged alien wreckage is a little bit shaky.

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14:35

Skeptoid #819: Corrections with Hat in Hands

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2022/02/15

Some corrections to errors made in recent shows.

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16:08

Skeptoid #818: On Railroad Tracks and Roman Chariots

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2022/02/08

The urban legend that train track gauge descends from Roman war chariots falls apart at every link in the chain.

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14:28

Skeptoid #817: Your Ghostliest Tales, Explained

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2022/02/01

In which we hear, analyze, and attempt to explain the ghostly personal stories you've sent in.

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15:55

Skeptoid #816: The Dark Side of Polyvagal Theory

Skeptoid ·

2022/01/25

A controversial mental health framework is also being peddled by unqualified coaches.

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15:21

Skeptoid #815: On the Trail of the Chupacabra

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2022/01/18

An exploration into the chupacabra, and how that word came to be applied to so many unrelated things.

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15:15

Skeptoid #814: Nazis and the Occult

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2022/01/11

Popular tales of the occult underpinnings of the Nazis are largely modern fiction.

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14:39

Skeptoid #813: Why You Need to Care About Concrete

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2022/01/04

Concrete will remain one of our most important materials for decades — but there's a big problem with it.

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14:24

Skeptoid #812: 20 Years of Data from Portugal: Drug...

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2021/12/28

20 years ago, Portugal decriminalized all drugs in an effort to reduce addiction, incarceration, and negative health impacts. How has it worked?

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14:34

Skeptoid #811: Radon Therapy

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2021/12/21

Trying to treat pain or cancer by exposing yourself to a radioactive carcinogen provides only risk without the benefit.

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14:13

Skeptoid #810: Frida Sofia, the Victim Who Wasn't

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2021/12/14

After the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City, rescuers dug through the rubble for a little girl named Frida Sofia — who never existed.

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16:20

Skeptoid #809: The Avro Arrow Conspiracies

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2021/12/07

Conspiracy theories surround the cancellation of this advanced Canadian aircraft from the 1950s.

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14:09

Skeptoid #808: Followups and Extras

Skeptoid ·

2021/11/30

Some new facts and extra information on six previous episodes.

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14:20

Skeptoid #807: Huna: New Age on an Island

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2021/11/23

Huna blends generic New Age spiritualism with a concocted version of Hawaiian tradition.

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14:52

Skeptoid #806: Environmental Microplastics

Skeptoid ·

2021/11/16

This manmade debris permeates our bodies and our planet, but what's the harm?

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