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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning•skeptoid.com
Science
Social Sciences

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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Episodes

Skeptoid #289: The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

The facts, as we know them, about what really happened to maritime lore's most famous missing crew. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 20, 2011•13 min•Ep. 289

Skeptoid #288: Pit Bull Attack!

Pit bulls have a reputation for being the most dangerous dog breed. Turns out the facts just don't support that. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 13, 2011•13 min•Ep. 288

Skeptoid #287: Korean Fan Death

An urban legend in Korea states that running an electric fan at night can kill you. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 06, 2011•13 min•Ep. 287

Skeptoid #285: Slips and Goofs

Skeptoid corrects another round of errors found in previous episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 22, 2011•12 min•Ep. 285

Skeptoid #284: The Fate of Fletcher Christian

No good evidence supports the claims that the leader of the Bounty mutineers made it safely back to England. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 15, 2011•13 min•Ep. 284

Skeptoid #282: The Jersey Devil

Said to have been haunting New Jersey for nearly 300 years, this alleged creature has its actual origins in politics. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 01, 2011•13 min•Ep. 282

Skeptoid #281: The Science of Voting

Most election methods are fundamentally broken, but can be fixed with any of a number of tweaks. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 25, 2011•12 min•Ep. 281

Skeptoid #280: Finding Shakespeare

The claim that someone else wrote Shakespeare's works is popular, but virtually indefensible. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 18, 2011•13 min•Ep. 280

Skeptoid #279: Noah's Ark: Sea Trials

Why it's impossible for a wooden vessel the size of Noah's Ark to be seaworthy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 11, 2011•13 min•Ep. 279

Skeptoid #276: The Monster of Glamis

The story of a living beast in Scotland's Glamis Castle may have a nugget of truth. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 20, 2011•14 min•Ep. 276

Skeptoid #275: All About Fracking

There are lots of reasons to move away from fossil fuels, but the supposed hazards of fracking just aren't among them. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 13, 2011•14 min•Ep. 275

Skeptoid #272: Are We Alone?

We are not alone in the galaxy. Here's why that doesn't mean we've been visited by anyone. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 23, 2011•13 min•Ep. 272

Skeptoid #271: The Zionist Conspiracy

There is no plausible reason to think a conspiracy of Jews plans to take over the world's banks and governments. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 16, 2011•14 min•Ep. 271

Skeptoid #270: The Hessdalen Lights

Some seek a natural or alien explanation for these aerial lights in Norway. Turns out the true cause is much simpler. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 09, 2011•13 min•Ep. 270

Skeptoid #269: The Abominable Snowman

Science shows that the Yeti of the Himalayas is almost certainly not a real creature. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 02, 2011•13 min•Ep. 269

Skeptoid #267: Zeno's Paradoxes

Greek philosopher Zeno apparently proved that movement was impossible with a few simple paradoxes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 19, 2011•13 min•Ep. 267

Skeptoid #265: Curing Gays

Therapies intended to help gays become straight don't work. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 05, 2011•14 min•Ep. 265

Skeptoid #263: Anastasia

The Grand Duchess Anastasia did not survive her family's 1918 execution, and did not go on to live in the US. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 21, 2011•13 min•Ep. 263

Skeptoid #262: The Haitian Zombies

A look at the possibility that legends of Haitian zombies may have a grain of truth. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 14, 2011•13 min•Ep. 262

Skeptoid #261: Near Death Experiences

A comparison of the effects of hypoxia to the reports of a brush with the afterlife. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 07, 2011•13 min•Ep. 261
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