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Pop Quiz: Religious Symbolism Episode 843, August 2, 2022 How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on questions drawn from episodes about world religions.
The Day the UFO Deactivated the Nukes Episode 842, July 26, 2022 It's said that in 1967, a UFO once deactivated an entire flight of US nuclear missiles in their silos.
Feeling Out the Hairy Hands of Dartmoor Episode 841, July 19, 2022 The story goes that in England in 1921, driving a particular stretch of road meant an encounter with a terrifying foe.
What Sank the Lusitania? Episode 840, July 12, 2022 Many believe that the true cause of the Lusitania's sinking was not the torpedo, but a mysterious second explosion that followed.
Decoding the Carolina Bays Episode 839, July 5, 2022 Some say these oval depressions all along the US east coast are craters from an ancient meteor bombardment.
The Chilean Navy UFO Episode 838, June 28, 2022 Amateur Internet researchers figured out in 5 days what the Chilean government UFO group couldn't in two years.
Falling Fish Followup Episode 837, June 21, 2022 Some feedback and followups to a raft of previous Skeptoid episodes.
Can You Tell if I'm Lying? Episode 836, June 14, 2022 Can watching body language really tell you when someone is lying?
False Flag Attack? The USS Liberty Episode 835, June 7, 2022 Officially, Israel's 1967 attack on the USS Liberty was accidental friendly fire; but many claim it was a deliberate conspiracy.
The Haunting of the Stanley Hotel Episode 834, May 31, 2022 Colorado's Stanley Hotel is famous not only for its association with The Shining, but also for ghosts of its own.
The Secrets of the Integratron Episode 833, May 24, 2022 This white dome in the California desert may house the secrets of the universe, or nothing more than delusions.
What Greek Fire Really Was Episode 832, May 17, 2022 This ancient weapon of terror struck fear throughout the ancient world, and stokes a number of mysteries today.
Facilitated Communication Isn't Episode 831, May 10, 2022 This discredited technique deceives loved ones into believing non-communicative people are able to communicate just fine by hiring one of these facilitators.
The Mystical Death of Jack Parsons Episode 830, May 3, 2022 The complicated life of JPL's co-founder meant that his death was almost certain to be cloaked in conspiracy theories.
What ASMR Will Do for You Episode 829, April 26, 2022 What is the state of the science behind this online video genre that combines relaxation with chills and shivers?
Why You Don't Want a Flat-Faced Pet Episode 828, April 19, 2022 The science shows that dogs and cats bred to be flat-faced suffer from respiratory distress, but some argue otherwise.
What Really Happened on Easter Island Episode 827, April 12, 2022 The popular known history of Easter Island — that deforestation brought about its demise — is not generally accepted.
Why the Fresno Nightcrawler Is So Popular Episode 826, April 5, 2022 This relatively new and not-so-famous cryptid manages to have an outsized pop-culture footprint.
How Psychic Readings Work Episode 825, March 29, 2022 Whether cold reading, warm reading, or hot, there are simple explanations for even the most impressive psychic performances.
Demystifying the Winchester Mystery House Episode 824, March 22, 2022 The unfortunate false narrative of the Winchester Mystery House obscures a wonderful story of one of California's great women pioneers.
Hunting the Elusive Rogue Wave Episode 823, March 15, 2022 Modern authors say that scientists didn't used to accept the idea of rogue waves. Is that true?
On Washboarded Roads Episode 822, March 8, 2022 The real cause of washboarding on dirt roads is very different from the traditionally believed reason.
Forensic (Pseudo) Science Episode 821, March 1, 2022 All those fancy-sounding forensic sciences you've come to trust might not be worth very much of your trust after all.
What They're Saying About Electric Cars Now
