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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 #626: Numerology

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2018/06/05

We put this ancient system of divination based on numbers to the test.

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12:48

Skeptoid #625: Your Weird Turn

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2018/05/29

We try to figure out some of the creepiest stories ever sent in by Skeptoid listeners.

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15:02

Skeptoid #624: Zuma, The Phantom Satellite

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2018/05/22

The malfunction said to have doomed this spacecraft may have just been a cover story.

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15:30

Skeptoid #623: Environmental Working Group and the...

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2018/05/15

This company's annual press releases are intended to frighten you into buying organic.

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14:44

Skeptoid #622: Are You Living in a Simulation?

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2018/05/08

An exploration of the thought experiment that seeks to determine whether we're living in a computer simulation.

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15:26

Skeptoid #621: The Pentagon's UFO Hunt

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2018/05/01

The Pentagon gave $22 million to a very unlikely group of UFO proponents.

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13:40

Skeptoid #620: Listener Feedback: Provisos, Addenda,...

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2018/04/24

Listeners write in with extra information that adds a whole new dimension to some past shows.

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15:13

Skeptoid #619: Alcohol Myths

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2018/04/17

We point the skeptical eye at five popular beliefs about alcoholic beverages.

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15:44

Skeptoid #618: Are They Real, or Are They Fictional?

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2018/04/10

Another round of famous names from the past: Can you guess whether each is real or fictional?

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15:31

Skeptoid #617: 10 Great Science Hoaxes

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2018/04/03

A look at those few times when hoaxers came closest to fooling those who knew better.

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15:21

Skeptoid #616: Abiotic Oil

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2018/03/27

Some believe that oil comes from geological processes rather than from ancient biomass.

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14:54

Skeptoid #615: Titanic Myths

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2018/03/20

Three of the most popular conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.

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15:06

Skeptoid #614: The Inflammatory Diet

Skeptoid ·

2018/03/13

Why no, in fact you should not avoid certain foods to reduce your body's inflammation.

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13:49

Skeptoid #613: The Kids Who See Blindfolded

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2018/03/06

Children throughout India are being taught to see while blindfolded... apparently.

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14:22

Skeptoid #612: The Boy Who Thought He Was Reincarnated

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2018/02/27

This boy thought he had lived a past life as a fighter pilot. He had some help getting there.

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13:32

Skeptoid #611: All About Grounding

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2018/02/20

Some New Agers believe that you can heal virtually any ailment simply by taking off your shoes.

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15:11

Skeptoid #610: The Keepers of Flannan Light

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2018/02/13

Mystery clouds the story of what happened to these three vanished lighthouse keepers.

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14:13

Skeptoid #609: Were There Irish Slaves in America?

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2018/02/06

Online articles claiming the first slaves in the Americas were white are fictional and racially motivated.

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14:13

Skeptoid #608: Palm Oil Facts and Fiction

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2018/01/30

Is it a medical miracle, an environmental disaster, both, or neither?

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14:06

Skeptoid #607: Do Lobsters Feel Pain?

Skeptoid ·

2018/01/23

What the science says on whether we need to change the way we eat crustaceans.

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