Book review of “The Secret”, by Rhonda Byrne: A skeptical review of a subjective reality
By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 124
Let’s get this part out of the way now:
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Spider bites are an overrated menace
By Tim Eisele
Article ID: 123
[Editor's note: Some of the external links in this article point to photos that may be disturbing to some.]
Oprah, plug in your toaster. Most appliances don’t use energy when turned off.
By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 122
On April 20, 2007, Oprah had her Earth Day episode, “Going Green 101: Resources for your family”.
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Book review of “The Flight of Dragons” by Peter Dickinson: How dragons could have evolved and existed
By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 1111
Apophenia: Definition and Analysis
By Sandra L Hubscher
Article ID: 117
Introduction to Apophenia
August Strindberg, the early 20th century Swedish playwright, chronicles in Inferno/From an Occult Diary his descent into what would likely be diagnosed as schizophrenia in modern times: Continue reading ‘Apophenia: Definition and Analysis’ »
Double-blind testing
By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 116
So you want to run a properly controlled, scientifically legitimate test? Better make sure you use double-blind testing.
Sleep paralysis - A personal account and analysis
By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 115
I’ve had at least two episodes of sleep paralysis.
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What’s the harm in believing? Reasons for skeptical thought and critical thinking
By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 114
What’s the harm in New Age beliefs? What’s the harm in a non-questioning acceptance of religion? Is anyone really hurt if you give money to television psychics, or worship any particular brand of god? In fact, let’s look broader than the umbrella of religion, New Age and superstitious beliefs. Let’s examine credulity.
Essential oils and aromatherapy: A rebuttal to bunk science and the healing power of odors
By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 112
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