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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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Skeptoid #712: Apple Cider Vinegar Woo

A test of the many sensational health claims made for apple cider vinegar. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 28, 2020•14 min•Ep. 712

Skeptoid #709: Wind Turbines and Birds

Wind turbines actually save many more bird lives than they destroy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 07, 2020•15 min•Ep. 709

Skeptoid #708: All About Sex Addiction

The topic of sex addiction and what to do about it turns out to be more complicated than you may think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 31, 2019•15 min•Ep. 708

Skeptoid #704: The Green Children of Woolpit

In the 12th century, a pair of mysterious children with green skin surprised English villagers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 03, 2019•14 min•Ep. 704

Skeptoid #702: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

These risky medical devices are increasingly being sold to treat conditions they don't treat. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 19, 2019•13 min•Ep. 702

Skeptoid #701: Seneca Guns and Skyquakes

These mysterious cannon-like booms are heard all around the world, with no apparent source. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 12, 2019•15 min•Ep. 701

Skeptoid #700: A Whale of a Tale

In which we celebrate 700 episodes of great storytelling... sea shanty style. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 05, 2019•6 min•Ep. 700

Skeptoid #698: Radon in Your Basement

Is this gas a risk you should worry about, or is it just another homeowner scam? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 22, 2019•13 min•Ep. 698

Skeptoid #697: Reactionless Space Drives

Conspiracy theorists and alternate science believers continue to claim triumph over the laws of nature. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 15, 2019•14 min•Ep. 697

Skeptoid #694: Playing Error Guitar

Skeptoid corrects another round of errors in previous episodes caught by you amazing listeners. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 24, 2019•15 min•Ep. 694

Skeptoid #693: The Age of the Sphinx

Popular TV shows try to persuade us that Egypt's Great Sphinx is far older than archaeology tells us. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 17, 2019•15 min•Ep. 693

Skeptoid #690: Video Games and Violence

Data does not support the popular belief that video games promote violent behavior. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 27, 2019•14 min•Ep. 690

Skeptoid #689: The Bili Ape of the Congo

The facts behind the legend of a mysterious giant ape, said by some to be a chimp-gorilla hybrid. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 20, 2019•14 min•Ep. 689

Skeptoid #688: Your Phavorite Phollowups

Updates and newer information to some of the conclusions in your favorite Skeptoid episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 13, 2019•14 min•Ep. 688
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