Amid a spate of six church fires in the South, people are concerned that the high racial tensions have played a role. While many people suspect that the fires were racially motivated--especially in light of the recent shooting spree at an African-American church in...
Conspiracy theories
Guest on ‘Paratruth Radio’ Discussing Chupacabra Research
I was recently a guest on the ParaTruth Radio show discussing several of my investigations including my chupacabra research... you can find it HERE.
‘Kentucky Fried Rat’ Urban Legend Resurfaces
My new article on KFC urban legends, and how a piece of chicken can look like a fried rat, is up at Discovery News, you can read it HERE. It's an interesting blend of psychology, folklore, and culture...
Jimmy Kimmel Taps Docs to Mock Anti-Vaccine Deniers
Late-night talk shows are better known for topical comedy and celebrities plugging their new movie or CD than they are for science education. However, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” recently gave the pro-science, pro-vaccination effort a...
Viral Outrage: Did a School Really Digitally Slim a Girl’s Yearbook Photo?
A viral story about how a high school allegedly used Photoshop to change their students’ yearbook photos to make them thinner started on Reddit earlier this month and has appeared on Gawker, Jezebel, Gizmodo, PerezHilton, and elsewhere. As it turns out, the story...
Appearance on Edge of the Unknown Radio Show
My recent guest appearance on The Edge of the Unknown Radio Show is now up, wherein I discuss skepticism, investigations, and some mysteries covered in my new book. Check it out HERE!
Food Babe’s Ingredient Attacks Draw Backlash
HERE'S a good piece about "The Food Babe," whose pseudoscientific foodie fearmongering I wrote about earlier this year...
Colombian Girls Blame Vaccine for Mysterious Symptoms
Hundreds of Colombian girls and their families are blaming HPV vaccines for mysterious symptoms. An interesting blend of anti-vaccination conspiracy and mass hysteria, you can read my article on it HERE.
Dragon*Con 2014 Wrap-Up
Had a good time at Dragon*Con on the Skeptics Track last week, seeing lots of interesting people (and costumes!), seeing old friends and meeting new ones. I gave presentations on crystal skulls, organ theft urban legends, and scientific paranormal investigation, as...
Why the Malaysian Airline Disaster Sparked Conspiracies
My article on why the Malaysian airline disaster sparked conspiracy theories... including a look at aviation conspiracies dating back to Amelia Earhart! You can read the story HERE.