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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 #348: Ganzfeld Experiments

The true history of the experiment that is said to present the strongest evidence yet for telepathic abilities. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 05, 2013•13 min•Ep. 348

Skeptoid #347: The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine

This most famous of all fabled "lost mines" has a history that fails to stand up to skeptical scrutiny. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 29, 2013•15 min•Ep. 347

Skeptoid #345: The Cult of Nikola Tesla

The name of Nikola Tesla is associated with crazy conspiracy claims that have nothing to do with his real work. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 15, 2013•16 min•Ep. 345

Skeptoid #343: The Hollow Earth Theory

Throughout history there have been a number of different beliefs that the Earth might be hollow. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 01, 2013•14 min•Ep. 343

Skeptoid #342: Was the Wow! Signal Alien?

A signal received by a radio telescope in 1977 may be the best evidence yet for extraterrestrial intelligence. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 25, 2012•13 min•Ep. 342

Skeptoid #341: Free Energy Machines

Someone somewhere is always claiming to have cracked the secret of free energy forever, no fuel needed. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 18, 2012•13 min•Ep. 341

Skeptoid #339: Setting the Bloop Straight

The solution to the Bloop mystery sound is finally revealed, and Skeptoid corrects some errors from other episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 04, 2012•14 min•Ep. 339

Skeptoid #338: The Flat Earth Theory

The Flat Earth Theory has its origins not in alt-science but in Christian Fundamentalism. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 27, 2012•13 min•Ep. 338

Skeptoid #334: The Betz Mystery Sphere

This mysterious silver ball seemed to have all kinds of strange properties. We finally found out what it was. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 30, 2012•13 min•Ep. 334

Skeptoid #332: The Phantom Time Hypothesis

A number of theories claim that several centuries never actually happened, and were faked by the Church. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 16, 2012•14 min•Ep. 332

Skeptoid #328: Secrets of the Stradivarius

The secret of history's greatest stringed instrument, the Stradivarius violin, is that there is no secret. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 18, 2012•13 min•Ep. 328

Skeptoid #326: The Mystery of the Vitrified Forts

Some 60 ancient stone forts in Scotland have vitrified walls, with the stone melted into glass. Here's what we know. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 04, 2012•13 min•Ep. 326

Skeptoid #325: The Golden Ratio

For centuries, claims both scientific and pseudoscientific have been made for the golden ratio. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 28, 2012•14 min•Ep. 325

Skeptoid #322: Negative Calorie Food Myths

Negative calorie foods, said to require more energy to digest than they provide, are a popular food fad. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 07, 2012•12 min•Ep. 322

Skeptoid #321: Skinwalkers

Navajo Skinwalkers were said to be able to shapeshift into animals, but don't worry, it's just a tall tale. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 31, 2012•14 min•Ep. 321
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