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Skeptoid
The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.
Episodes
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Skeptoid #8: Nocturnal Assaults: Aliens in the Dark
Alien abductions and Old Hags: things that go bump in the night. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #7: Pond Magnet Foolishness
There is no science-based reason why you should buy magnets for the pipes in your pond, despite the sales pitches. Learn about your ad choices…
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Skeptoid #6: Wheatgrass Juice
Wheatgrass juice contains virtually nothing of nutritional value to the human body. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #5: Sustainable Sustainability
Focus on the year's undisputed overused buzzword: "Sustainable" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #4: Rods: Flying Absurdities
There is neither evidence nor plausible hypotheticals suggesting that invisible flying "rods" might exist. Learn about your ad choices…
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Skeptoid #3: Ethics of Peddling the Paranormal
A proposal that it might be ethical for non-believers to sell paranormal services to the grieving in certain cases. Learn about your ad choices…
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Skeptoid #2: New Age Energy
An examination of energy, as new agers use the term. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1: Religion as a Moral Center
Religion is not necessary for a good moral center. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices