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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

    • Science
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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.

    What the Oil Companies Really Knew, Part 1

    What the Oil Companies Really Knew, Part 1

    Is it true that the oil companies knew how much harm they were doing as far back as the 1970s?

    • 14 min
    Pop Quiz: St. Patrick's Day

    Pop Quiz: St. Patrick's Day

    Today's quiz tests whether you've been skeptical of what you think you know about St. Patrick's Day.

    • 15 min
    The Devil's Tramping Ground

    The Devil's Tramping Ground

    Popular tales claim no plants at all will grow inside this round clearing in North Carolina, said to have been made by the Devil himself.

    • 14 min
    Earthquake Prediction

    Earthquake Prediction

    After every earthquake, there's always someone who claims to have predicted it. Is earthquake prediction possible?

    • 14 min
    Climate Change Checkup: 2023 Edition

    Climate Change Checkup: 2023 Edition

    The state of the climate so far... how we're doing, and what do we need to work on the most.

    • 16 min
    7 Valentine's Day Myths

    7 Valentine's Day Myths

    See if you can tell whether each of these popular beliefs about Valentine's Day are true or false.

    • 15 min

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