Benjamin Radford

Though unthinkable for some, exorcisms have a long history and often harm children.

By Benjamin Radford Published 7 June 13

The American counterpart to Nessie is said to lurk in Lake Champlain, on the border between Vermont and New York.

By Benjamin Radford Published 30 May 13

Using a divining rod, usually a forked twig, to find anything — water, money or people — is no better than chance.

By Benjamin Radford Published 17 May 13

Though organ theft is thriving in India, the evidence doesn't add up in this case.

By Benjamin Radford Published 16 May 13

In Zimbabwe, a man about to be buried suddenly seemed to come back from the dead.

By Benjamin Radford Published 16 May 13

All too often psychics claim to have the answers, which inevitably and tragically end up being wrong.

By Benjamin Radford Published 7 May 13

Worshipers at Fátima believed that the Virgin Mary spoke to three children and that they all saw the sun "dancing in the sky."

By Benjamin Radford Published 2 May 13

Glenn Beck is behind the current splash of conspiracy, but the same ingredients are usually at play.

By Benjamin Radford Published 25 April 13

A decaying goat head is sent to the owner of the Chicago Cubs baseball team.

By Benjamin Radford Published 18 April 13

Dream interpretation, numerology, palmistry, phrenology — and other methods of predicting the future — don't work.

By Benjamin Radford Published 9 April 13

Dems and GOP members have their own tin-hat ideas, new poll shows.

By Benjamin Radford Published 4 April 13

Jersey Devil sightings go back to the 1700s.

By Benjamin Radford Published 25 March 13

Traditional belief in magic and witchcraft contributes to misconceptions and the spread of HIV in Africa.

By Benjamin Radford Published 22 March 13

It's a mental disorder called koro that has underpinnings in belief in black magic.

By Benjamin Radford Published 19 March 13

Here's what may have created the strange glowing objects in the skies above Sydney.

By Benjamin Radford Published 7 March 13

The belief that demons can possess a body is widespread.

By Benjamin Radford Published 7 March 13

Crystal skulls are wonders to behold, but their only power may be to fascinate.

By Benjamin Radford Published 15 February 13

A published study fails to settle concerns over supposed Sasquatch DNA.

By Benjamin Radford Published 14 February 13

Many people assume that they are designed that way to prevent the sun's reflection or glare from blinding incoming pilots. But this explanation doesn't fly.

By Benjamin Radford Published 29 January 13

Here's the scoop on roars and grunts heard in the Blue Mountains.

By Benjamin Radford Published 29 January 13

In principle, people can eat grass; it is non-toxic and edible. As a practical food source, however, your lawn leaves a lot to be desired.

By Benjamin Radford Published 28 January 13