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.
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Most People Are Fat and Don’t Know It. Seriously.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
H.R. Giger, Chupacabra Creator, Dies
My Discovery News article on the late H.R. Giger's little-known contribution to cryptozoology: designing the chupacabra! You can read my piece HERE.
Globsters: Mysterious Marine Monster Masses
What monsters may lurk deep in our oceans? We feel fairly safe on dry, familiar land, where dangerous animals can usually be seen and avoided. But since men first took to sea thousands of years ago, legends and stories have been told of fearsome marine monsters that...
Do You Need an Exorcism? Take the Quiz!
Many religions claim that humans can be possessed by demonic spirits, and offer remedies to address this inconvenience. The Bible recounts six instances of Jesus casting out demons, while voodoo and Catholicism proscribe elaborate rituals and cleansings to remove...