Blog Archives for February, 2009
Does Viewing Evidence of a Crime Injure the Victim?
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 24, 2009
The president of the NCMEC claims that viewing evidence of a crime re-injures the victim. Truth or hype?
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Borneo’s Lake Monster Photos: Legend Come to Life? Or Hoax?
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 19, 2009
I examine two new photos of a huge snake-like creature allegedly taken in Borneo.
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Kashi Food Developer Karen Moyer Discovers Vanilla! (Stupid TV Commercial Spotlight)
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 13, 2009
In TV ads, Kashi food developer Karen Moyer travels the world searching for common spices! (Stupid TV Commercial Spotlight)
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When Study Results Have Morally Uncomfortable Implications
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 05, 2009
Scientific research is very important and valuable, but can sometimes have uncomfortable moral implications
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Catty Comments About Celebrities with a Few Extra Pounds: A Closer Look at the Outrage
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 02, 2009
Recently female celebs with a few extra pounds have been criticized in the media. But is it a tempest in a teapot?
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