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May 14, 2013 03:29 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Despite parents' concerns and news media stories, child abductions by strangers are much rarer than most people think. Continue reading →
May 9, 2013 05:10 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Psychics use common sense and a few psychological principles to provide the illusion of accuracy. Continue reading →
May 2, 2013 11:51 AM ET // Benjamin Radford
Graphology, the practice of determining personality from handwriting, is being used to screen job applicants. Continue reading →
Mar 21, 2013 07:03 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Traditional belief in magic and witchcraft contributes to misconceptions and the spread of HIV in Africa. ->
Feb 12, 2013 07:34 AM ET // Benjamin Radford
Taking coffee through the colon instead of the usual way may sound like fun, but it's neither healthy nor uncommon. ->
Jan 20, 2010 01:44 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
'Diets Don't Work' a Dangerous Myth It's that time of year again. The few extra holiday pounds are staring you in the mirror every day, reminding you about the second (or was it third?) helping of Thanksgiving pie you knew you should have turned down. The new year brought new resolutions: exercisin...
Dec 8, 2012 02:33 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
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.
Jul 19, 2012 01:15 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
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?
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