Four men in an Air National Guard helicopter had a terrifying UFO encounter in the skies above Ohio.

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Four men in an Air National Guard helicopter had a terrifying UFO encounter in the skies above Ohio.

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Skeptoid #1057: The 1973 Mansfield UFO Encounter

The true origin and purpose of Peru's famous Nazca Lines.

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The true origin and purpose of Peru's famous Nazca Lines.

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Skeptoid #1056: The Mystery of the Nazca Lines

Skeptoid Adventures "Mysteries of the Maya" guest expert Kurly Tlapoyawa was invited to speak at the inaugural SkeptiCamp New Mexico, and today we're sharing the lecture he gave, which covered the many ways that conspiracy theories and pseudoarchaeology undermine the goals of ethnic studies programs. Enjoy! And hear more from Kurly on the Tales From Aztlantis podcast: buzzsprout.com/1720405 chimalli.org Learn more about "The Mysteries of the Maya" Skeptoid Adventure at skeptoid.org/adventures

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Skeptoid Adventures "Mysteries of the Maya" guest expert Kurly Tlapoyawa was invited to speak at the inaugural SkeptiCamp New Mexico, and today we're sharing the lecture he gave, which covered the many ways that conspiracy theories and pseudoarchaeology undermine the goals of ethnic studies programs. Enjoy! And hear more from Kurly on the Tales From Aztlantis podcast: buzzsprout.com/1720405 chimalli.org Learn more about "The Mysteries of the Maya" Skeptoid Adventure at skeptoid.org/adventures Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid Adventures "Mysteries of the Maya" guest expert Kurly Tlapoyawa was invited to speak at the inaugural SkeptiCamp New Mexico, and today we're sharing the lecture he gave, which covered the many ways that conspiracy theories and pseudoarchaeology undermine the goals of ethnic studies programs. Enjoy! And hear more from Kurly on the Tales From Aztlantis podcast: buzzsprout.com/1720405 chimalli.org Learn more about "The Mysteries of the Maya" Skeptoid Adventure at skeptoid.org/adventures

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Feed Drop! Tales From Aztlantis and "How Conspiracy Theories Undermine Ethnic Studies!"

We dive into the Skeptoid mailbag to find your best listener feedback.

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We dive into the Skeptoid mailbag to find your best listener feedback.

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Skeptoid #1055: Caught in the Feedback Loop

It turns out that having zero fraud in society is not necessarily a goal that would serve the general good. Why not?

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It turns out that having zero fraud in society is not necessarily a goal that would serve the general good. Why not? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It turns out that having zero fraud in society is not necessarily a goal that would serve the general good. Why not?

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Skeptoid #1054: Let Yourself Get Scammed

We point the skeptical eye at five popular beliefs about alcoholic beverages.

Skeptoid #619: Alcohol Myths

Another round of famous names from the past: Can you guess whether each is real or fictional?

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Another round of famous names from the past: Can you guess whether each is real or fictional? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Another round of famous names from the past: Can you guess whether each is real or fictional?

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Skeptoid #618: Are They Real, or Are They Fictional?

Another round of famous names from the past: Can you guess whether each is real or fictional?

A look at those few times when hoaxers came closest to fooling those who knew better.

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A look at those few times when hoaxers came closest to fooling those who knew better. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A look at those few times when hoaxers came closest to fooling those who knew better.

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Skeptoid #617: 10 Great Science Hoaxes

Some believe that oil comes from geological processes rather than from ancient biomass.

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Some believe that oil comes from geological processes rather than from ancient biomass.

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Skeptoid #616: Abiotic Oil

Some believe that oil comes from geological processes rather than from ancient biomass.

Three of the most popular conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.

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Three of the most popular conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.

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Skeptoid #615: Titanic Myths

Three of the most popular conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.

Why no, in fact you should not avoid certain foods to reduce your body's inflammation.

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Why no, in fact you should not avoid certain foods to reduce your body's inflammation.

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Skeptoid #614: The Inflammatory Diet

Why no, in fact you should not avoid certain foods to reduce your body's inflammation.

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