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Your Ghostliest Tales, Explained
Episode 817
In which we hear, analyze, and attempt to explain the ghostly personal stories you've sent in.
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The Dark Side of Polyvagal Theory
Episode 816
A controversial mental health framework is also being peddled by unqualified coaches.
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On the Trail of the Chupacabra
Episode 815
An exploration into the chupacabra, and how that word came to be applied to so many unrelated things.
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Nazis and the Occult
Episode 814
Popular tales of the occult underpinnings of the Nazis are largely modern fiction.
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Why You Need to Care About Concrete
Episode 813
Concrete will remain one of our most important materials for decades — but there's a big problem with it.
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20 Years of Data from Portugal: Drug Decriminalization
Episode 812
20 years ago, Portugal decriminalized all drugs in an effort to reduce addiction, incarceration, and negative health impacts. How has it worked?
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Skeptoid Is Hiring
Skeptoid is hiring an operations manager. Check out the full posting at skeptoid.org/jobs
4 years, 2 months ago
Radon Therapy
Episode 811
Trying to treat pain or cancer by exposing yourself to a radioactive carcinogen provides only risk without the benefit.
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Frida Sofia, the Victim Who Wasn't
Episode 810
After the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City, rescuers dug through the rubble for a little girl named Frida Sofia — who never existed.
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The Avro Arrow Conspiracies
Episode 809
Conspiracy theories surround the cancellation of this advanced Canadian aircraft from the 1950s.
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