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.
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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).
The Mystery of Death Valley’s Sailing Stones
California's remote, beautiful, and foreboding Death Valley has held a mystery for almost a century: it has stones that seem to move on their own, when no one is looking. It happens at Racetrack Playa, a dry lakebed known for its "sailing stones." This effect occurs...
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!
10 Reasons Why Bigfoot’s a Bust
Discovery News asked me to talk about reasons why Bigfoot is not likely to be read, and here they are.
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.
Facebook Post Leads to Witch Hunt, Tragedy in Brazil
My article on a modern-day witch hunt that killed a woman in Brazil lats month is on Yahoo News; you can read it HERE. A woman suspected of being a witch was beaten by a mob and died last week in Guarujá, Brazil, near the country's largest city, São Paulo. The attack...
Target of Weather Conspiracy Theories Powers Down
A scientific research program based in Alaska is shutting down, much to the relief of many conspiracy theorists who believe it has been used as a global super-weapon. You can read my article on Discovery News HERE.
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If you like Doubtful News and Sharon Hill's skeptical outreach and efforts at public education, please consider donating a few dollars a month to supporting her work. You can find out more HERE.