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Recent Programs
Decoding Gobekli Tepe Episode 724, April 21, 2020 This archaeological site in Turkey is said to change everything... but what does that really mean?
Draining the Holy Grail Episode 723, April 14, 2020 The true history of the Holy Grail, the most precious of all artifacts.
Pandemic Conspiracies and Politics Episode 722, April 7, 2020 How the conspiracy theories around today's pandemic compare to those of the past.
Debunking Ancient Aliens, Part 3 Episode 721, March 31, 2020 A look at some of the ancient artworks and artifacts that the show Ancient Aliens gets totally wrong.
Debunking Ancient Aliens, Part 2 Episode 720, March 24, 2020 A look at some of the ancient sites and cities that the show Ancient Aliens gets totally wrong.
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.
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