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Tube Amplifiers
Episode 437
The audiophile preference for tube amps over solid state is based more on emotion than on science.
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Ionithermie
Episode 436
Ionithermie is not effective for slimming or cellulite removal -- or, for anything, really.
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The St. Clair Triangle UFO
Episode 435
In 2000, Illinois police chased what has come to be known as the St. Clair Triangle UFO. We found out what it was.
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The Braxton County Monster
Episode 434
A group of 7 West Virginians looked for a crashed UFO in the hills and ended up getting the fright of their lives.
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The Water Woo of Masaru Emoto
Episode 433
Masaru Emoto invented a New Age mythology in which water crystals reflect human consciousness.
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The Death of Rasputin
Episode 432
Legend says that Grigori Rasputin, the "Mad Monk", was hard to kill; but the truth about his life is the real story.
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Acupuncture
Episode 431
Acupuncture, the safe and effective ancient Chinese medical treatment, turns out to be none of those things.
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Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Episode 430
The clash between the champions of scientific skepticism and supernaturalism.
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The Many Voices of Frank's Box
Episode 429
Frank's ghost box is a radio designed to hear communications from ghosts. Here's how it works (or not).
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The Haunted Dybbuk Box
Episode 428
A popular tale tells of a haunted Jewish wine box that brought ill fortune upon its owners... apparently.
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