Yes, people are still being accused, tortured, and killed because of witchcraft accusations. It happened last week in East Africa when seven people died; my article on this horrible event, with some background on witch hunts, can be seen HERE.
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Dunkin Donuts Ad & Coffee Enemas
Algorithm fail: Awkward ad placement for Dunkin Donuts in an article I wrote about coffee enemas for Discovery News...
Man Claims AIDS Scare Legend Came to Life
Seattle man reports being attacked by a woman with an HIV-infected needle: It sounds like an urban legend come to life--but is it? My article and analysis is now on Discovery News, you can read it HERE!
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.
Interviewed in “Albuquerque: The Magazine” This Month
In the current issue of "Albuquerque: The Magazine" I'm interviewed in a one-page feature in the Culture section talking about my investigations and new book Mysterious New Mexico! Check it out!
Icelandic Lake Monster Video Claimed Authentic
A 2012 video claimed to be of an Icelandic lake/river monster that went viral has been quasi-officially determined to be real by a committee. My new piece on it can be read at Discovery News, HERE.
Guest on the Edge of the Unknown Radio Show!
I was recently a guest on the Edge of the Unknown radio show, talking about skepticism, investigation, and my new book Mysterious New Mexico! It will be rebroadcast at various times this week, and be archived, you can find it HERE.
NMSR Meeting Appearance: Miracle of the Loretto Staircase
I will be appearing Weds the 10th speaking for the New Mexicans for Science and Reason (NMSR) at 7 PM about my investigation into the miracle of Santa Fe's Loretto Staircase. I will also be signing copies of my new book Mysterious New Mexico! You can find more about...
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...
Karma, Joan Rivers, and Andrew Madoff
My new article on the fallacies of karma, Joan Rivers, and regression to the mean is now up at Discovery News, check it out HERE!