Despite the fact that two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, according to a new Gallup poll the majority say that they’re not trying to lose weight — for the simple reason that they don’t think they’re overweight. You can read my full article...
Media Literacy
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...
$40 Million and 3 Months Later, Flight 370 Remains Lost
In theory, it seems it should be nearly impossible to lose track of a commercial airplane in flight: with sophisticated radar and satellite tracking, it would take a catastrophic series of system failures for a flight to simply disappear without a trace. Yet Flight...
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!
Bowe Bergdhal, Boko Haram, and Negotiating with Terrorists
Did George W. Bush really negotiate with bin Laden and Al Qaeda, giving them $300,000 to release American hostages less than a year after 9/11? Yep, he sure did, you can read the story HERE.
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...
Skeptical Comic Ian Harris Appears on PPV Aug. 12
My funny and brilliant comedian friend Ian Harris has a show coming up on Aug. 12 on PPV and VOD. I saw two shows of his, and if you like critical thinking and comedy in one package, you'll enjoy it! For more info follow Ian on Twitter at Ian Harris (@comediocre).
Flight 370 Still Missing After 3 Months and $40 Million
My new piece reflecting on the 3 month, $40 million futile search for Flight 370 can be seen HERE.
Review and In-Depth Analysis of Discovery Show “Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives”
I wrote an in-depth review and analysis of the Discovery show "Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives," (airing June 1) in which a tongue-hungry Yeti is accused of killing 9 Russian skiers in 1959. You can read the piece exclusively on Doubtful News!
Slenderman Urban Legend Character Cited in Girls’ Stabbing Assault
My new article on a creepy Slenderman-inspired attempted murder by two 12-year-old girls is now up on Discovery News, you can read it HERE.