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This family's car is said to have been lifted off the road by a UFO and dropped.
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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.
Fighting Global Warming with Economics Episode 695, October 1, 2019 There's always been an easy solution to global warming on the table, and it won't hurt the economy.
Playing Error Guitar Episode 694, September 24, 2019 Skeptoid corrects another round of errors in previous episodes caught by you amazing listeners.
The Age of the Sphinx Episode 693, September 17, 2019 Popular TV shows try to persuade us that Egypt's Great Sphinx is far older than archaeology tells us.
The Knowles Family UFO Incident
