Despite parents' concerns and news media stories, child abductions by strangers are much rarer than most people think. Continue reading →

Psychics use common sense and a few psychological principles to provide the illusion of accuracy. Continue reading →

Graphology, the practice of determining personality from handwriting, is being used to screen job applicants. Continue reading →

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An archaeologist in Belize is suing the makers of the last Indiana Jones movie for using a crystal skull allegedly taken from Maya ruins. But the joke may be on him.

Needles found in airline food this past week have raised concern over the threat of AIDS and other diseases, but how serious is the danger?