A creepy clown was sighted recently in a Chicago cemetery late at night... My look at weird clown reports can be found HERE.
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Guest Appearance on the 16Miles2Hell Show!
I was recently a guest on the badass show 16Miles2Hell, talking about skepticism and investigations. You can hear the show HERE.
Florida Police Accuse Witches (or Satanists) of Triple Murder
Police in Florida suggest that a triple murder in Pensacola late last month is connected to witches, Wiccans, and/or Satanists. My new article on why that's almost certainly false, with a discussion of previous crimes police wrongly attributed to Satanists or witches,...
A History of Anti-Vaccination Fears
My recent Discovery News article examines the history of anti-vaccination campaigns and explains some reasons why they're still with us, and probably always will be; you can find it HERE.
The Myth of the Joker-Inspired Theater Shooter
When James Holmes shot and killed dozens at a Colorado movie theater in 2012, many people claimed he was inspired by a Batman villain. I was skeptical at the time, and as far as I know I'm the only journalist who closely examined the news media's claims about it. His...
Fugitive ‘Sightings’ Highlight Eyewitness Errors
My article on eyewitness misidentifications and the police search for two escaped escaped prisoners lats month can be found HERE. Both men were later captured (one dead, one alive) but the search was fraught with false reports and sightings....
Chapter 1 of ‘Tracking the Chupacabra’ Read by the Author
An audio recording of me reading the first chapter from my book "Tracking the Chupacabra" is available for free on my web site HERE. Did they edit out my profanity and overheated Shatner-esque delivery? Find out!
Mysterious Face Seen in Rock Cliff: Carved or Illusion?
A mysterious face seen in rocks on a small Canadian island: Unlike the infamous "Face on Mars" it might be carved, or it might be a product of human psychology, either way you could call it "man-made"... you can read my analysis HERE.
Parents’, Kids’ Weight Denial Contributes to Obesity Epidemic
"Fat denial" by parents (and sometimes by kids themselves) is a significant contributor to the prevalence of childhood obesity. A lot of parents don't (or refuse to) recognize that their kids are overweight, and in fact many adults underestimate their own weight; my...
‘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...