The Science and the Scam of the Séance
It's surprisingly easy to trick someone into believing they've seen something paranormal.
The Unsuccessful Search for a Functional Aphrodisiac
From sacrificial sex-robot mice to Pippa Middleton, the quest for a magical love potion has taken some weird turns.
How You Might Come to Believe You’ve Been Abducted by an Alien
Unless, you know, you've actually been abducted.
The Truth Is Somewhere in the Tarot Cards
When descriptions are vague and wide-ranging enough, we tend to think they're true.
Another Name for the Bermuda Triangle: The Ocean
Ships disappear everywhere, not just in the western North Atlantic Ocean.
Who Believes in Bigfoot?
While the origins of the mythical beast are based around a hoax, today's believers are a varied, discriminating bunch.
The Silly Science of Near-Death Experiences
There's no way to prove whether or not someone's had an out of body experience, but that hasn't stopped scientists from trying to study the phenomenon.
If You Believe in Ghosts, You’ll See a Ghost
Katie Heaney went to a haunted house. Did she—or anyone else—see anything? It depends on whether or not they wanted to.
Fat-urday: When Eating What You Want Is Cheating
If "cheat days" are built into diets, is it really cheating? It's time to ditch the term and all its dubious implications.
