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A rain of meat is said to have fallen in rural Kentucky one day in 1876.
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The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident Episode 652, December 4, 2018 The UFO story seems to defy debunking because of the physical injuries suffered by witnesses.
The Electric Universe Theory Episode 651, November 27, 2018 Some believe that everything we know about the universe is wrong — and it's all electric.
I Believe Episode 650, November 20, 2018 Your beliefs are fallible and can fool you. Be willing to change your mind based on new information.
George Soros Conspiracy Theories Episode 649, November 13, 2018 George Soros remains the focus of many anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
Pop Quiz: Aliens and UFOs Episode 648, November 6, 2018 How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on aliens and UFOs.
All About Mindfulness Episode 647, October 30, 2018 An examination of this super-trendy meditation technique to see whether it lives up to the hype.
Animal Earthquake Prediction Episode 646, October 23, 2018 Many people believe animals have the ability to predict earthquakes. The facts tell a different story.
Pop Quiz: Ancient Mysteries Episode 645, October 16, 2018 How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on ancient mysteries.
Pop Quiz: Cryptozoology! Episode 642, September 25, 2018 How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on cryptozoology.
Alternative Veterinary Medicine Episode 641, September 18, 2018 Even in the 21st century, vets and pet owners are turning to prescientific, magic-based medical care.
Draining the Baghdad Battery Episode 640, September 11, 2018 Many people believe this ancient scroll container was actually an early type of battery.
An Exorbitance of Emendations Episode 639, September 4, 2018 Once again, Skeptoid corrects another round of errors found in previous episodes.
Epigenetics Woo Episode 636, August 14, 2018 This exciting new(ish) field in genetics has brought with it a slew of snake oil claims.
The Effects of Mandated GMO Labeling Episode 635, August 7, 2018 We have good evidence for what to expect from mandated labeling of GMO foods, and it's not good.
More Alcohol Myths Episode 634, July 31, 2018 The last show on alcohol myths wasn't good enough for many of you, so here are some more.
The Horsey History of Clever Hans Episode 633, July 24, 2018 This early-1900s horse appeared to be able to do math and other feats, and we learned a lot from him.
Lucid Dreaming Episode 632, July 17, 2018 Some people can control their dreams and do anything they want in them -- or can they?
Listener Feedback: Death of the Lefties Episode 631, July 10, 2018 Skeptoid gets some interesting letters from listeners pertaining to radioactive skeletons and lefties.
The Apes Who Learned Sign Language Episode 630, July 3, 2018 Although many regard Koko as an ape who used sign language, science tells us that ability probably doesn't exist.
Three Big Macs a Day Episode 629, June 26, 2018 When we set aside pop food woo, we find that even multiple Big Macs can be part of a healthy daily diet.
The Great Kentucky Meat Shower
