This is kinda cool, a few weeks ago the web site MoviePilot had a feature titled Separating the Myth from the Monsters, and it included a reference to my chupacabra research. You can read it HERE.
Research
Little Lies in Service of Big Truths
My recent CFI blog: In early November 2014 a map of Africa went viral, spread widely through social media at time when Ebola fears dominated the news. The map showed an outline of Africa, the bulk of it in light brown and labeled "NO EBOLA," with the West African...
The "rain of frogs" is a classic historical mystery, and various skeptical explanations have been offered. My piece on it, in which I address counter-arguments, is HERE.
My Interview on Vampire Lore on Grand Dark Conspiracy Podcast
I was recently interviewed on the Grand Dark Conspiracy Show about the folklore of vampires. You can listen HERE.
Crop Circles: A Not-So-Convincing Case
A reader challenged me to explain two especially puzzling crop circles, if they were evidence of alien contact. I took up his challenge and did my best. See what you think, you can read it HERE!
‘Miss Representation’ and the Importance of Valid Statistics
For those who didn't see it, here's my blog on the importance of fact-checking statistics and claims--including those made by people whose causes you support. You can read it HERE.
I’m Profiled on DOGO News: A Real-Life Ghostbuster!
With Halloween rapidly approaching, reports of paranormal sightings will start toescalate as people get into the spirit of the spooky holiday. While most are obvioushoaxes, there are a few reported by people who genuinely believe they haveencountered a ghost or...
Scientific Paranormal Investigation Equipment
On television and in films when paranormal investigators or ghost hunters are depicted, they often are seen using all sorts of high-tech gadgetry in the search for the unknown. HERE is a look at what's in my investigation kit!
‘Miss Representation’ Film and The Importance of Good Statistics
In my many years of writing articles and occasionally fact-checking news media reports (see, for example, much of my book Media Mythmakers: How Journalists, Activists, and Advertisers Mislead Us), I'm continually baffled by the defensive stance that people often take...
Study Finds Weight Discrimination Surprisingly Rare
Encouraging new study finds that weight discrimination is rare, not common: Most people report experiencing no harassment, insults, or boorish behavior due to their weight, and only 5% report being discriminated against because of their body size. You can read my...