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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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Skeptoid #658: Ong's Hat

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2019/01/15

An urban legend tells of a group of scientists who successfully escaped into another dimension.

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15:36

Skeptoid #657: Illuminating the Illuminati

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2019/01/08

The surprisingly humble beginnings and even more surprising modern rebirth of the Illuminati.

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11:53

Skeptoid #656: And Bigfoot Said...

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2019/01/01

We compare vocalizations attributed to Bigfoot with the sounds of real animals known to be in the area.

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14:54

Skeptoid #655: Stonehenge and the Scope of Uncertainty

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2018/12/25

There are things we don't know about Stonehenge, but does that mean we know nothing at all?

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16:31

Skeptoid #654: Pop Quiz: Consumer Ripoffs

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2018/12/18

How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on consumer ripoffs.

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13:38

Skeptoid #653: The Great Kentucky Meat Shower

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2018/12/11

A rain of meat is said to have fallen in rural Kentucky one day in 1876.

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15:42

Skeptoid #652: The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident

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2018/12/04

The UFO story seems to defy debunking because of the physical injuries suffered by witnesses.

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Skeptoid #651: The Electric Universe Theory

Skeptoid ·

2018/11/27

Some believe that everything we know about the universe is wrong — and it's all electric.

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Skeptoid #650: I Believe

Skeptoid ·

2018/11/20

Your beliefs are fallible and can fool you. Be willing to change your mind based on new information.

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14:50

Skeptoid #649: George Soros Conspiracy Theories

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2018/11/13

George Soros remains the focus of many anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

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16:49

Skeptoid #648: Pop Quiz: Aliens and UFOs

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2018/11/06

How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on aliens and UFOs.

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14:24

Skeptoid #647: All About Mindfulness

Skeptoid ·

2018/10/30

An examination of this super-trendy meditation technique to see whether it lives up to the hype.

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Skeptoid #646: Animal Earthquake Prediction

Skeptoid ·

2018/10/23

Many people believe animals have the ability to predict earthquakes. The facts tell a different story.

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15:31

Skeptoid #645: Pop Quiz: Ancient Mysteries

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2018/10/16

How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on ancient mysteries.

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15:26

Skeptoid #644: Parts Unknown: Foreign Conspiracy...

Skeptoid ·

2018/10/09

A roundup of conspiracy theories from various countries all around the world.

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Skeptoid #643: The Mysterious Stone Chambers of New...

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2018/10/02

Some believe these stone structures in New England to be evidence of ancient cultures.

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14:50

Skeptoid #642: Pop Quiz: Cryptozoology!

Skeptoid ·

2018/09/25

How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on cryptozoology.

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Skeptoid #641: Alternative Veterinary Medicine

Skeptoid ·

2018/09/18

Even in the 21st century, vets and pet owners are turning to prescientific, magic-based medical care.

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14:07

Skeptoid #640: Draining the Baghdad Battery

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2018/09/11

Many people believe this ancient scroll container was actually an early type of battery.

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14:26

Skeptoid #639: An Exorbitance of Emendations

Skeptoid ·

2018/09/04

Once again, Skeptoid corrects another round of errors found in previous episodes.

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