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Are ghosts real?Opinion One difficulty in scientifically evaluating is ghost are real is the surprisingly wide variety of phenomena attributed to ghosts.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Is Bigfoot real? Everything you need to know about the SasquatchBigfoot, or Sasquatch, is a large ape-like creature some people believe inhabits North America but there's no hard evidence it actually exists.
By Patrick Pester Published
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The Curse of King Tut: Facts & FableEver since King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered, stories circulated that those who dared violate his final resting place faced a terrible curse. It was a useful ruse to scare off grave robbers.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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The Shady Science of Ghost HuntingGhost hunters use some very high-tech equipment and plenty of illogic. And somehow they fail to find what they seek. But of course, the hunt continues.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Top 10 most famous ghostsGhosts are some of the most common figures of horror and morality tales in our history, but which ones stand out as the most significant?
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Our 10 Favorite MonstersWild imaginations conjure these beasts, from Bigfoot to sirens and vampires.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Surprising Realities Behind 'Spiderwick'Strange creatures roam not only the fantasy realm but on earth too.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Mermaid Sightings Claimed in IsraelReports of mermaid sightings have come from the Israeli town of Kiryat Yam.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Why People Use Unproven RemediesIt's often not clear whether a medicine works or not.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Why Sandy Hook Massacre Spawned Conspiracy TheoriesHow could such a tragedy be dismissed by conspiracy?
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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What's the Difference Between White and Dark Chocolate?White chocolate and dark chocolate taste nothing alike, yet share the same name. One of them, however, is not truly chocolate.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Why Evidence for the Paranormal Doesn't ImproveFinal evidence is always in sight but never obtained.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Why Is Quartz Used in Watches?It's also used in radios, microprocessors and other technologies.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Astral projection: Facts and theoriesReference Many people claim that astral projection is real. Here are the facts.
By Benjamin Radford Published
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Evil eye: History of the ancient curseReference The term evil eye might conjure images of blue symbols, often featured in bracelets or necklaces. However, these are charms, used to ward off an ancient curse
By Benjamin Radford Published
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Dragons: A brief history of the mythical, fire-breathing beastsReference We've known for a very long time that dragons aren't real, but we're still enamored by them
By Benjamin Radford Published
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The history of HalloweenHalloween has its roots in a pagan harvest festival, while different traditions were added throughout the years.
By Benjamin Radford Published
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Mystery of the Coral Castle ExplainedThe Coral Castle in Florida is an amazing feat of engineering.
By Benjamin Radford Published
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Are Angels Real?About 70 percent of Americans believe in these messengers from God.
By Benjamin Radford Published
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The Riddle of Twin TelepathyClaims that some twins share a telepathic bond are anecdotal at best.
By Benjamin Radford Published
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'Lost' City of Atlantis: Fact & FableThe legend of a sunken civilization has captivated imaginations for centuries.
By Benjamin Radford Published
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UFO Sightings & NewsUFOs have fascinated and puzzled people for decades. Yet UFO sightings and news reports rarely come with hard evidence.
By Benjamin Radford Published
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The Yeti: Asia's Abominable SnowmanThis mysterious creature, similar to America's Bigfoot, is said to live in the Himalayas.
By Benjamin Radford Published
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A History of ElvesElves have been a popular subject in fiction for centuries, and there are several types of elves.
By Benjamin Radford Published

