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Hunting the Florida Skunk Ape Episode 884, May 16, 2023 This Bigfoot-like cryptid is said to haunt the swamps of Florida. But has the story been around as long as people think?
Lies, Damned Lies, and Polls Episode 883, May 9, 2023 Watch out next time you take a poll... is someone trying to learn about you, or manipulate you?
Alien Octopi Episode 879, April 11, 2023 A popular Internet claim asserts that the DNA of the octopus is literally alien in origin.
Reining In the Expanding Earth Episode 878, April 4, 2023 Although the Expanding Earth may seem like a silly conjecture, it was actually one of the leading geophysical models quite recently.
St. Patrick's Day Myths Episode 875, March 14, 2023 Today's quiz tests whether you've been skeptical of what you think you know about St. Patrick's Day.
The Devil's Tramping Ground Episode 874, March 7, 2023 Popular tales claim no plants at all will grow inside this round clearing in North Carolina, said to have been made by the Devil himself.
Earthquake Prediction Episode 873, February 28, 2023 After every earthquake, there's always someone who claims to have predicted it. Is earthquake prediction possible?
Climate Change Checkup: 2023 Edition Episode 872, February 21, 2023 The state of the climate so far... how we're doing, and what do we need to work on the most.
7 Valentine's Day Myths Episode 871, February 14, 2023 See if you can tell whether each of these popular beliefs about Valentine's Day are true or false.
The Dirty Secret of Dirty Electricity Episode 870, February 7, 2023 Is there such a thing as a type of electricity running through your home's wiring that delivers horrific health impacts to anyone living there?
The Goat Man of Pope Lick Bridge Episode 869, January 31, 2023 Stories of goat men are all over the world. Why is the Pope Lick goat man disproportionately famous?
The Non-Mystery of Nan Madol Episode 865, January 3, 2023 Was this megalithic site in the South Pacific built by the people who lived there at the time, or by aliens?
Ask Me Anything, 2022 Edition Episode 864, December 27, 2022 In which we wrap up 2022 by letting Skeptoid premium members Ask Me Anything.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Woo Episode 863, December 20, 2022 The latest form of magnet therapy promises to cure everything from headaches to cancer.
Human Mosquito Magnets Episode 862, December 13, 2022 Is it true that mosquitoes like some people better than others?
Student Questions: College of Central Florida, Part 2
