My article on a hidden danger of acupuncture: It can spread tuberculosis--and why the cost vs. benefit analysis suggests acupuncture should not be used... You can read the piece HERE.
Folklore
My appearance on local news discussing UFOs and cattle mutilations
My appearance on local KOB Channel 4 discussing UFOs and cattle mutilations is now available online! You can watch the piece HERE.
Vatican Formally Recognizes Association of Exorcists
My recent article on the Vatican's move to formally recognize a group of professional exorcists. In 2014. The Catholic Church recently formally recognized The International Association of Exorcists, a group of 250 priests worldwide who claim to drive demons and devils...
A Guide to Missing MH370 Conspiracy Theories
I was recently interviewed by Voice of Russia about conspiracy theories surrounding the missing Malaysian Flight 370. The mysterious disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH 370 has become the most debated issue in the recent weeks, sparking more questions than...
A Skeptic’s Visit to Mythical Macchu Picchu
A classic piece I wrote about my trip to Macchu Picchu, in Peru... Hard-headed types like scientists and skeptical investigators are often seen as dour debunkers, devoid of magic and awe. We are seen as eggheads and naysayers who don’t believe anything wondrous that...
A Look at World Cup Predicting Animals!
My Discovery News piece about World Cup-predicting animals, in which I quote Ricky Jay, discuss polyglot pigeons, alectryomancy, and the possibility that Paul the Psychic Octopus was involved in organized crime... You can read it HERE.
Shaman’s Herbal Hallucinogen a Lure for New Age Tourists
My new article on New Agers seeking shamanic experiences with hallucinogenics, and "ayahuasca tourism", is available HERE!
Mystery of the Mongolian Death Worm
My recent article on the Mongolian Death Worm just won't... die! It sounds like a fantastic, lethal creature that might be found in a 1950s pulp science-fiction novel, but some people believe that a large, deadly worm-like creature called the Mongolian Death Worm...
Breath-Holding Superstition May Have Caused Car Crash
A man fainted while holding his breath as he drove through a tunnel near Portland, Oregon, causing a head-on collision that sent four people to the hospital, possibly highlighting the ill effects of even common, and seemingly silly, superstitions. You can read more...
Appearance on Rob Breakenridge show (Canada’s NewsTalk 770) on Slenderman
For those who missed my appearance last week on the Rob Breakenridge show (Canada's NewsTalk 770) talking about urban legends and the Slenderman stabbing, you listen HERE. It’s only about 15 minutes, and you might learn something new and interesting about “folklore...