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Prehistoric Supersonic Monster Tides Episode 683, July 9, 2019 An astronomical look at the idea that Earth's early history had enormous destructive tides.
Mexico's Zone of Silence Episode 682, July 2, 2019 Legend has it that radios and compasses will not work in this remote Mexican desert.
Alien Visitation and Kecksburg Episode 681, June 25, 2019 We can often get a good sense of a UFO story's accuracy even without researching all the details.
The True Fate of the Amber Room Episode 680, June 18, 2019 State-sponsored disinformation continues to drive treasure hunters who seek the legendary Amber Room.
The Greenbrier Ghost Episode 679, June 11, 2019 A skeptical look at the time a ghost's testimony resulted in a murder conviction.
What the Feedback Episode 678, June 4, 2019 More updates and additional information for some recent Skeptoid episodes.
5G: Upgrade or Uncertainty? Episode 677, May 28, 2019 An examination of the claims that 5G cell phone data service is potentially harmful to life.
Glyphosate and Behavioral Economics Episode 676, May 21, 2019 How misinformation spread over one of the safest herbicides becoming known as one of the most harmful.
Yamashita's Gold Episode 673, April 30, 2019 The facts behind the urban legend that billions in Japanese gold lie buried in the Philippines.
Refeeding Syndrome and Sudden Death Episode 672, April 23, 2019 Can starving people actually die immediately upon being given their first bite of food?
Wrong Does Not Cease to be Wrong Episode 670, April 9, 2019 The 15th episode devoted to corrections in previous shows. If it ain't right, we fix it.
Pop Quiz: History and Pseudohistory Episode 669, April 2, 2019 Test your knowledge on these subjects, all covered by Skeptoid, on false history claims.
A Science Based Ghost Hunting Toolkit Episode 668, March 26, 2019 How a TV ghost hunting show might look if they did what they claim, and used science.
All About Atlantis Episode 667, March 19, 2019 For centuries, alternative history fans have been denying Plato's intent and trying to frame Atlantis as a real island.
The Historicity of Jesus Christ Episode 666, March 12, 2019 A review of the evidence for and against the life of Jesus of Nazareth as a real living man.
Ocean Plastics: Facts and Falsehoods Episode 665, March 5, 2019 The nature of the problem of ocean plastics, and the best solution, may both come as surprises.
The Keto Diet Episode 664, February 26, 2019 It's the latest fad diet, and people are trying it for just about any benefit you can think of.
Pop Quiz: Urban Legends Episode 663, February 19, 2019 Test your knowledge of popular urban legends, and the science underlying them.
Vaccine Denial: Failure Mode Analysis Episode 662, February 12, 2019 The surprising history of how medical science's greatest success has become vilified by so many people.
Rapping with the Fox Sisters Episode 661, February 5, 2019 Myth and mystery surrounds the sisters said to have founded the modern spiritualism industry.
Feedback and Followups Episode 660, January 29, 2019 A handful of updates to past Skeptoid episodes... eyebrow raising to say the least.
Starlite, the Magical Mystery Material
