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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.

Skeptoid Brian Dunning

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    • 4.7 • 14 Ratings

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.

    The Stephenville Lights

    The Stephenville Lights

    This modern UFO case has been declared to be one of the most compelling ever.

    • 15 min
    A Visit to Lemuria

    A Visit to Lemuria

    The true history of a mythical place.

    • 16 min
    Vampire Facials

    Vampire Facials

    This procedure promising facial rejuvenation is basically a full face tattoo of your own blood.

    • 15 min
    Helen Keller on Trial

    Helen Keller on Trial

    A bizarre subculture of Helen Keller Truthers believe that she was either faking her deafblindness or even that she didn't exist at all.

    • 13 min
    Coffee Myths

    Coffee Myths

    A roundup of 15 common myths about coffee. Which ones had you always believed?

    • 16 min
    Fruitful Feedback and Followups

    Fruitful Feedback and Followups

    Skeptoid answers another round of listener feedback questions.

    • 15 min

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