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Strange History: Mass Hysteria Through the Years

Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon Feb 6, 2012 05:28 PM ET | 0

The recent outbreak of mass hysteria at a school in Upstate New York is not that unique. Read more

Strange History: Mass Hysteria Through the Years

Ancient Menorah Stamped Kosher Bread

Posted Tue Jan 10, 2012 02:06 PM ET | 0

This tiny bread stamp could prove a Jewish community existed during the Christian-Byzantine period. Read more

France Celebrates Joan of Arc's (Fake) Birthday

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Jan 6, 2012 03:08 PM ET | 0

Even French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivered a rousing speech about her today. But is it really Joan of Arc's birthday? Read more

France Celebrates Joan of Arc's (Fake) Birthday

No White Christmas for Canadians in 2011

Posted Thu Dec 22, 2011 05:49 PM ET | 0

Most Canadians will not wake up to a white Christmas on December 25 for the first time since Canada's weather office began recording snowfalls in 1955. Read more

First Arabic Crusader Inscription Found

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Nov 15, 2011 04:17 PM ET | 0

An Arabic inscription that bears the name of the Roman Emperor Frederick II was recently discovered. Read more

Tech Splits Smart Phones in Two

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Oct 26, 2011 03:20 PM ET | 0

New technology enables smart devices to have both personal and secure business uses. Read more

Bible's Authors Decoded by Computer

Posted by Jesse Emspak Thu Oct 13, 2011 12:09 PM ET | 0

An algorithm that analyzes words and their distribution offers hints about the Bible's authors. Read more

Massive Ice Chunk May Break Off Glacier Swiss Warn

Posted Tue Oct 4, 2011 12:56 PM ET | 0

A massive part of a glacier the size of 12 football fields in the Swiss Alps could break off, local authorities warned. Read more

Atheists Offer Pet Rescue for Judgment Day

Posted Thu May 19, 2011 12:20 PM ET | 0

Worried about what happens when Rex is left behind after the Rapture? One group is here to help. Read more

Forgeries in the Bible's New Testament?

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed May 18, 2011 04:19 PM ET | 0

A provocative new book alleges that the Apostle Paul authored only a fraction of letters attributed to him and the Apostle Peter just wrote nothing. Read more

John Paul II Transferred to New Resting Place

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon May 2, 2011 04:51 PM ET | 0

Pope John Paul II was beatified yesterday before 1.5 million faithful in St. Peter's Square in Rome. Read more

John Paul II Transferred to New Resting Place

Did President Lincoln Believe in God?

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Apr 15, 2011 07:01 AM ET | 0

A resurfaced letter, which sold this week for $35,000, raises questions about the 16th president's faith. Read more

Jesus' Great-Grandmother Identified

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Dec 9, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Medieval legends suggest that Ismeria, a descendant of the tribe of King David, was the grandmother of the Virgin Mary. Read more

The Science of Santeria: Do a Little Happy Trance

Posted by Julienne Gage Fri Oct 29, 2010 09:38 AM ET | 0

An Afro-Cuban religious trance can be helped by particular brain types, say scientists, but the experience is also learned. Read more

Halloween: A (Cartoon) History

Posted by James Williams Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:21 AM ET | 0

Ever wonder where Halloween comes from? Was it created in the 1950s by marketing companies, or does it have a much older and darker past? Read more