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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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    • 4.6 • 2.5K 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 Hard Fall of the Nephilim

    The Hard Fall of the Nephilim

    Did giants really walk the Earth in our recent past?

    • 14 min
    Student Questions: College of Central Florida, Part 2

    Student Questions: College of Central Florida, Part 2

    Skeptoid answers a round of student questions recorded during a visit to the College of Central Florida.

    • 14 min
    Student Questions: College of Central Florida, Part 1

    Student Questions: College of Central Florida, Part 1

    Skeptoid answers a round of student questions recorded during a visit to the College of Central Florida.

    • 14 min
    Hunting the Florida Skunk Ape

    Hunting the Florida Skunk Ape

    This Bigfoot-like cryptid is said to haunt the swamps of Florida. But has the story been around as long as people think?

    • 15 min
    Lies, Damned Lies, and Polls

    Lies, Damned Lies, and Polls

    Watch out next time you take a poll... is someone trying to learn about you, or manipulate you?

    • 13 min
    The Treasure of Victorio Peak, Part 3

    The Treasure of Victorio Peak, Part 3

    The hunt for the greatest treasure of gold ever imagined.

    • 15 min

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