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A look at some of the ancient sites and cities that the show Ancient Aliens gets totally wrong.
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Debunking Ancient Aliens, Part 1 Episode 719, March 17, 2020 A look at some of the ancient writings that the show Ancient Aliens gets totally wrong.
Diagnosing Chronic Lyme Disease Episode 718, March 10, 2020 Often dismissed as purely pseudoscientific and nonexistent, chronic Lyme disease is not necessarily nothing.
Rethinking Plastic Straw Bans Episode 717, March 3, 2020 Bans on plastic drinking straws are a solution in search of a problem.
Learning Languages from Brain Injuries Episode 716, February 25, 2020 Popular stories on the Internet tell of people coming out of comas and suddenly speaking a new language.
The Knowles Family UFO Incident Episode 715, February 18, 2020 This family's car is said to have been lifted off the road by a UFO and dropped.
Killing the Hammersmith Ghost Episode 714, February 11, 2020 Some possible explanations for this infamously deadly 19th century haunting near London.
On the Trail of Red Mercury Episode 713, February 4, 2020 The most elusive substance in pop culture also purports to be one of the most destructive.
Apple Cider Vinegar Woo Episode 712, January 28, 2020 A test of the many sensational health claims made for apple cider vinegar.
The Trashy Secret of Plastic Bag Bans Episode 711, January 21, 2020 Science decides the question of whether plastic bag bans help or hurt the environment.
Your Weirdest Thing, Vol. 4 Episode 710, January 14, 2020 I give my thoughts trying to solve some of your weirdest experiences.
Wind Turbines and Birds Episode 709, January 7, 2020 Wind turbines actually save many more bird lives than they destroy.
All About Sex Addiction Episode 708, December 31, 2019 The topic of sex addiction and what to do about it turns out to be more complicated than you may think.
Vermeer and the Camera Obscura Episode 707, December 24, 2019 Popular claims that the painter Vermeer used a camera obscura contradict the evidence.
The Green Children of Woolpit Episode 704, December 3, 2019 In the 12th century, a pair of mysterious children with green skin surprised English villagers.
Your Weirdest Thing, Vol. 3 Episode 703, November 26, 2019 I give my thoughts trying to solve some of your weirdest experiences.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Episode 702, November 19, 2019 These risky medical devices are increasingly being sold to treat conditions they don't treat.
Seneca Guns and Skyquakes Episode 701, November 12, 2019 These mysterious cannon-like booms are heard all around the world, with no apparent source.
A Whale of a Tale Episode 700, November 5, 2019 In which we celebrate 700 episodes of great storytelling... sea shanty style.
The Mystery of the Ellen Austin Episode 699, October 29, 2019 The true history behind one of the Bermuda Triangle's strangest legends.
Radon in Your Basement Episode 698, October 22, 2019 Is this gas a risk you should worry about, or is it just another homeowner scam?
Reactionless Space Drives Episode 697, October 15, 2019 Conspiracy theorists and alternate science believers continue to claim triumph over the laws of nature.
History's Smallest Underground War Episode 696, October 8, 2019 The public's zeal for sensationalism over facts can sometimes have deadly consequences.
Debunking Ancient Aliens, Part 2
