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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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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.

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    Decoding the Kensington Runestone

    Decoding the Kensington Runestone

    The story goes that this stone covered with Viking runes was found in a Minnesota field in 1898. Its true history is much more interesting.

    • 16 min
    Snazzy New Store Items

    Snazzy New Store Items

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    • 54 sec
    COVID-19 and the Lab Leak

    COVID-19 and the Lab Leak

    Was the SARS-CoV-2 virus of natural origin, or was it engineered in a Chinese research lab?

    • 19 min
    Is Recycling for Real?

    Is Recycling for Real?

    A close look at where recycling of some common materials is actually at these days.

    • 14 min
    Error Erasure Extravaganza

    Error Erasure Extravaganza

    It's time once again for Skeptoid to correct another round of errors in previous shows.

    • 14 min

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