NJ UFO Hoax by Skeptics Proves Point But Raises Questions
April 02, 2009
Should skeptics hoax the public to prove a point, or is that a breach of ethics?
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Skeptical of the Skeptics: Questioning Conventional Wisdom
April 01, 2009
A comment about self-esteem research raises questions about challenging popular beliefs
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New “Knowing” Film Based on Numerology and Bible Code Pseudoscience
March 19, 2009
The new Nicolas Cage film "Knowing" has roots in numerology and the discredited Bible Code.
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Who’s “We,” White Man? Or, The Media’s Mythical Majority
March 09, 2009
Lazy writers use phrases like "We are obsessed with celebrity" in news and media reports, making incorrect overgeneralizations
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Strange Responses to a Skeptical Article
March 03, 2009
Three readers commented on a recent skeptical article about the paranormal; none were very happy.
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Does Viewing Evidence of a Crime Injure the Victim?
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?
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)
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
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
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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