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Psychic Ordered to Pay $7 Million for False Claims
Jun 17, 2013 06:11 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
A psychic who falsely reported a mass murder on a Texas ranch in 2011 has been ordered to pay $7 million in damages. Continue reading →
The Bean-Spillers: Why Do They Leak?
Jun 10, 2013 04:04 PM ET // Eric Niiler
Edward Snowden cited his conscience for whistle-blowing on the NSA, but maybe it was really payback.
Can People Live on Only Sunlight and Water?
Jun 7, 2013 04:09 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
A Seattle woman believes she can survive without eating for months, and she's not the only one. Continue reading →
Did Kind Act Cause a Woman to Lose $590 Million?
Jun 6, 2013 12:05 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Did a Florida woman really lose $590 million by letting a stranger ahead of her in the lottery line? Continue reading →
Man Blames Break-In on Zombie Pursuit
Jun 3, 2013 06:25 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
A Florida man broke a hotel window, claiming he was pursued by zombies. And he's not the only one. Continue reading →
How Can You Tell a Fake Jesus?
Jun 3, 2013 02:49 PM ET // Sheila M. Eldred
A man in Australia claims he is Jesus. Why are scholars so sure he isn't?
Boys Aren't Necessarily Wilder
May 24, 2013 05:12 PM ET // Emily Sohn
In Asia, there's little difference in self-control between genders, but girls tested better than boys in the United States. Continue reading →
Herb Doctor Jailed for Phony Cancer Cures
May 22, 2013 12:32 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
A Los Angeles doctor and minister who sold phony cures for cancer and other diseases is sentenced to prison. Continue reading →
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