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Science Friction now available on streaming
Skeptoid Media's first full-length feature documentary movie, Science Friction, is now available to stream on Prime Video.
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What Greek Fire Really Was
Episode 832
This ancient weapon of terror struck fear throughout the ancient world, and stokes a number of mysteries today.
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Facilitated Communication Isn't
Episode 831
This discredited technique deceives loved ones into believing non-communicative people are able to communicate just fine by hiring one of these facil…
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The Mystical Death of Jack Parsons
Episode 830
The complicated life of JPL's co-founder meant that his death was almost certain to be cloaked in conspiracy theories.
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What ASMR Will Do for You
Episode 829
What is the state of the science behind this online video genre that combines relaxation with chills and shivers?
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Why You Don't Want a Flat-Faced Pet
Episode 828
The science shows that dogs and cats bred to be flat-faced suffer from respiratory distress, but some argue otherwise.
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What Really Happened on Easter Island
Episode 827
The popular known history of Easter Island — that deforestation brought about its demise — is not generally accepted.
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Why the Fresno Nightcrawler Is So Popular
Episode 826
This relatively new and not-so-famous cryptid manages to have an outsized pop-culture footprint.
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How Psychic Readings Work
Episode 825
Whether cold reading, warm reading, or hot, there are simple explanations for even the most impressive psychic performances.
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Demystifying the Winchester Mystery House
Episode 824
The unfortunate false narrative of the Winchester Mystery House obscures a wonderful story of one of California's great women pioneers.
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