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Are They Real, or Are They Fictional?
Episode 618
Another round of famous names from the past: Can you guess whether each is real or fictional?
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10 Great Science Hoaxes
Episode 617
A look at those few times when hoaxers came closest to fooling those who knew better.
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Abiotic Oil
Episode 616
Some believe that oil comes from geological processes rather than from ancient biomass.
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Titanic Myths
Episode 615
Three of the most popular conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.
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The Inflammatory Diet
Episode 614
Why no, in fact you should not avoid certain foods to reduce your body's inflammation.
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The Kids Who See Blindfolded
Episode 613
Children throughout India are being taught to see while blindfolded... apparently.
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The Boy Who Thought He Was Reincarnated
Episode 612
This boy thought he had lived a past life as a fighter pilot. He had some help getting there.
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All About Grounding
Episode 611
Some New Agers believe that you can heal virtually any ailment simply by taking off your shoes.
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The Keepers of Flannan Light
Episode 610
Mystery clouds the story of what happened to these three vanished lighthouse keepers.
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Were There Irish Slaves in America?
Episode 609
Online articles claiming the first slaves in the Americas were white are fictional and racially motivated.
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