by Admin | Feb 3, 2015 | Media Literacy, News, Psychology, Reviews
ISIS terrorists have apparently beheaded at least one of their two Japanese hostages taken weeks ago. Last year I wrote an article about why terror groups cut their victims’ heads off. Gruesome but interesting, you can read it HERE.
by Admin | Feb 1, 2015 | Chupacabra, Cryptozoology, Investigation, Media Literacy, Psychology, Skepticism, Vampires
A Chilean farmer recently found a pair of partly mummified animals in a wine cellar. Of course the obvious explanation is “chupacabra,” though as I explain it’s almost certainly not… yes, the little vampire beastie just won’t die. You can...
by Admin | Jan 30, 2015 | Folklore, Hoaxes, Investigation, Media Literacy, Psychology, Skepticism
You may have heard that a boy who wrote an inspiring “true story” best-seller about going to heaven has admitted he made it up. I wrote an article on it, and a analysis about why many people believed it, you can read it HERE.
by Admin | Jan 29, 2015 | Media Literacy, News, Research, Reviews, Science, Skepticism
Following consumer complaints and a June 2014 congressional hearing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against the manufacturer of a green coffee bean extract heavily promoted by Dr. Oz on his popular television show. You can read more HERE.
by Admin | Jan 28, 2015 | Media Appearances, Media Literacy, News, Psychology, Reviews
The terrorist group ISIS threatened to kill two Japanese citizens unless their government pays a huge ransom. They did not, and at least one was beheaded. Last year I wrote a piece for Discovery News about the politics of paying for hostages… you can read it...
