
Benjamin Radford
Latest articles by Benjamin Radford

Alaska's Orange Goo Mystery Solved
By Benjamin Radford published
Scientists have finally figured out what caused the giant gobs of orange goo in Alaska last year.

When Exorcism Kills
By Benjamin Radford published
Two people have been found guilty in the exorcism murder two years ago of a 15-year-old boy.

Many Women Don't Notice Weight Gain
By Benjamin Radford published
It's the everyday lifestyle choices that put on the pounds.

Mysterious 'Dog-Headed Pig Monster' Terrorizes Africa
By Benjamin Radford published
Locals are quick to suspect black magic conjured up the monster.

Icelandic River Monster Mystery Solved
By Benjamin Radford published
The real identity of the Icelandic monster revealed.

'Woolly Mammoth' Video a Hoax, Original Footage Proves
By Benjamin Radford published
The original footage shows no beast.

Woolly Mammoth Caught on Video?
By Benjamin Radford published
A cameraman in Siberia recorded what looks like a woolly mammoth. But is it something else?

Schoolgirls' Mystery Illness: Mass Hysteria or Environmental Toxin?
By Benjamin Radford published
Schoolgirls in New York have developed a mysterious tic that seems contagious.

Second 'Sunken UFO' Claim Doesn't Hold Water
By Benjamin Radford published
Analysis of two large, mysterious objects spotted on the sea floor.

Mysterious Blue Balls Fall from Sky in England
By Benjamin Radford published
Scientists may soon have an answer about the gel-like globs.

The World's Greatest Hoaxes
By Benjamin Radford published
From the Amityville horror and the Raelians to a woman claiming to birth bunnies.

UFO Lights Spotted Near Los Angeles
By Benjamin Radford published
UFO video shot near LAX are most likely a camera trick.

If You Spot Bigfoot, Should You Shoot Him?
By Benjamin Radford published
Is it OK to shoot a Sasquatch, or would you be breaking the law?

Can 'Walking Palm Trees' Really Walk?
By Benjamin Radford published
A spider-like tropical tree "walks" toward sunlight, locals say.

Trial Begins for Witchcraft Torture Killing
By Benjamin Radford published
A man is accused of killing his girlfriend's brother over suspected witchcraft.

The Legendary 'Oily Man' Monster Terrorizes Malaysia
By Benjamin Radford published
A mythical beast has been spotted several times in recent months.

Infamous 'Yeti Finger' Flunks DNA Test
By Benjamin Radford published
A half-century-old Yeti finger is found to be of human origin.

Monsters and UFOs to Watch For in 2012
By Benjamin Radford published
2011 was a great year for conspiracy theorists and monster hunters. Here's a look at what 2012 has in store.

Flying Saucer Towed Down Kansas Main Street?
By Benjamin Radford published
A secretive plane transported down a Kansas street has the Internet abuzz.

Saudi 'Witch' Beheaded for Black Magic
By Benjamin Radford published
A woman in Saudi Arabia was beheaded over accusations of witchcraft.

'UFO' Spotted Over Russian Protesters?
By Benjamin Radford published
A strange aircraft was spotted over a group of protesters in Russia.

Scorpios Need Not Apply: Zodiac Signs Inspire Job Bias
By Benjamin Radford published
A company in China is rejecting job candidates based on their astrological sign.

Is Child Sexual Abuse on the Rise?
By Benjamin Radford published
With the spate of reports from Jerry Sandusky to Bernie Fine, you'd think so.
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