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Some believe that psychedelic drugs played an irreplaceable role in the evolution of Homo sapiens.
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Recent Programs
Listener Feedback: Endgame Episode 733, June 23, 2020 Updates to the episode on MSG sensitivity and the Miracle of Calanda.
Hunting the Beast of Gevaudan Episode 732, June 16, 2020 This mysterious creature actually killed over 100 people in France in the 1760s.
More Out of Place Artifacts Episode 731, June 9, 2020 A survey of seven of the most popular out-of-place artifacts said to overturn human history.
The Skeletons of the Great Eastern Episode 730, June 2, 2020 A popular tale claims that the skeletons of two riveters were found between the hulls of this mighty ship.
The LUCIFER Telescope Conspiracy Episode 729, May 26, 2020 A popular conspiracy theory claims the Vatican uses a telescope named LUCIFER to find an alien savior.
When the Earth's Magnetic Field Flips Episode 728, May 19, 2020 Some claim that when the Earth's geomagnetic field reverses, it could spell the end of humankind.
Hunting the Mokele-Mbembe Episode 727, May 12, 2020 Some believe this relict dinosaur still survives in parts of the Congo.
Full of Hot Error Episode 726, May 5, 2020 Skeptoid corrects another round of errors found in past episodes.
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.
The Stoned Ape Theory
