Benjamin Radford
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Mermaids & mermen: Facts & legends
The mythological history of mermaids and their real-world origins → Read More
Top 10 most famous ghosts
Ghosts have been a staple of storytelling for centuries, and these tales stand out among them all. → Read More
The 13 biggest conspiracy theories
From a faked moon landing to wild ideas about JFK's assassination, conspiracy theories and believers abound. → Read More
Is Bigfoot real? You likely already know the answer.
Bigfoot, also called Sasquatch, is a giant ape-like creature that some people believe lives in North America, despite a lack of hard evidence. → Read More
Dragons: A Brief History of the Mythical, Fire-Breathing Beasts
We've known for a very long time that dragons aren't real, but we're still enamored by them. → Read More
Mystery of the Coral Castle Explained
The Coral Castle in Florida is an amazing feat of engineering, although it's not technically a castle — or made out of coral. → Read More
Are Angels Real?
About 70 percent of Americans believe in these messengers from God. → Read More
The Riddle of Twin Telepathy
Claims that some twins share a telepathic bond are anecdotal at best. → Read More
'Lost' City of Atlantis: Fact & Fable
The legend of a sunken civilization has captivated imaginations for centuries. → Read More
UFO Sightings & News
UFOs have fascinated and puzzled people for decades. Yet UFO sightings and news reports rarely come with hard evidence. What's the psychology behind it all? → Read More
The Yeti: Asia's Abominable Snowman
This mysterious creature, similar to America's Bigfoot, is said to live in the Himalayas. → Read More
A History of Elves
Elves have been a popular subject in fiction for centuries, and there are several types of elves. → Read More
Astral Projection: Just a Mind Trip
Many people claim to have had some kind of out-of-body experience. However, there's no evidence that people experience astral travel have actually gone anywhere. → Read More
Nostradamus: Predictions of Things Past
Nostradamus, the French "seer" and "prophet," understood that history repeats itself. He wrote his prophecies in such vague terms that people read whatever they want into them. → Read More
Psychokinesis: Facts About Mind Over Matter
Scientific evidence for the psychic ability to move objects or bend spoons remains elusive. People claiming to have telekinetic powers, or psychokinesis, have been proven to be frauds. → Read More
The Evil Eye: A Closer Look
The evil eye is a specific type of magical curse. It is believed to cause harm, illness and even death. → Read More
The Lore and Lure of Unicorns
Unicorns are among the most popular mythical creatures. Across many cultures, they have long symbolized purity. → Read More
What Are Genies?
Genies are supernatural beings, but not necessarily the generous wish-fulfilling servants who live in lamps. → Read More
The Crop Circle Mystery: A Closer Look
Crop circles are real. These mysterious patterns in fields crop up overnight. Who — or what — is making them? → Read More
Are Ghosts Real? — Evidence Has Not Materialized
Ghost hunters like to believe that ghosts exist, but science and logic are ghost busters. → Read More