Conspiracies & Paranormal
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![Earth rendered as a flat disk floating in space.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Y5bDP9Q5pXH6Jq9A23qSR-320-80.jpg)
Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 9: Mysterious Flat-Earthers
By Live Science Staff published
Earth is commonly known to be a sphere — but some people disagree.
![A view of "Mad Mike" Hughes' rocket, taken on Aug. 12, 2019.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rcnEYHcRu5Qa37Rk7BkaYB-320-80.jpg)
'Mad' Mike Hughes dies in rocket crash
By Jeanna Bryner published
Mad Mike Huges has died after crash-landing a homemade rocket Saturday.
![More than 10,000 reports describe forest sightings in the continental U.S. of an unknown apelike creature that is frequently referred to as "Bigfoot."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/egzHWiazUP6AYkyF4ECjJP-320-80.jpg)
'Expedition Bigfoot' Scours Oregon Woods for Signs of the Mythical and Elusive Beast
By Mindy Weisberger published
A team of experts embark on a search for the mythical Bigfoot in the forests of Oregon in a new Travel Channel documentary.
![Earth appears as a flattened disk against the backdrop of space.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mYgGsgUeqbMMYbZbTK7uP6-320-80.jpg)
What If the Earth Was Flat?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A flat Earth would inhabit an entirely different physical reality than the one we know.
![A monster eye peering through a werewolf scrape through metal.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e62DgfrRPJ5jJb3TVtpZK7-320-80.jpg)
How Rabies Inspired Folktales of Werewolves and Vampires
By Jessica Wang published
A look back at the folklore of rabies in humans reveals ties to beliefs in werewolves, vampires and other monsters.
![Illustration of the Salem witch trials.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n2piWGvxMDRR6CS8GSTPza-320-80.jpg)
Why Witches Are Usually Women
By Bridget Marshall published
From the Salem witch trials to today's "witch hunts," women are front and center because they are considered powerless and more easily swayed by demons.
![Lilias Adie, accused of witchcraft in 1704, died in prison before she could be burnt alive for consorting with the devil.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b9sNsvfL7UgzgkSV9kjFCh-320-80.jpg)
Someone Stole the Bones of an 18th-Century 'Witch.' Scottish Authorities Want Them Back.
By Mindy Weisberger published
Following the 315th anniversary of a Scottish witch's death, officials have renewed the search for her missing skeleton.
!["Mad" Mike Hughes likely attempt to launch this upcoming weekend after postponing on Aug. 12, 2019 because of a faulty water heater.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JbnsJskfoeDrcZhVc6GhmH-320-80.jpg)
'Mad' Flat-Earther's Steam Rocket Launch Grounded by Bad Water Heater Bought on Craigslist
By Chelsea Gohd published
"Mad" Mike Hughes will have to wait until this weekend to launch after having issues with the water heater for his steam-powered rocket.
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