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Our 10 Favorite Monsters
By Benjamin Radford last updated
Wild imaginations conjure these beasts, from Bigfoot to sirens and vampires.
Surprising Realities Behind 'Spiderwick'
By Benjamin Radford last updated
Strange creatures roam not only the fantasy realm but on earth too.
Mermaid Sightings Claimed in Israel
By Benjamin Radford last updated
Reports of mermaid sightings have come from the Israeli town of Kiryat Yam.
In Photos: Mysterious Crop Circles
By Remy Melina last updated
Crop circles first began cropping up in the 1970s, sparking claims that they were created by extraterrestrials.
Nearly 50% in US Believe in Medical Conspiracy Theories
By Rachael Rettner last updated
About half of Americans agree with at least one medical conspiracy theory, a new study suggests.
Contradictions Don't Deter Conspiracy Theorists
By Wynne Parry last updated
Researchers explain why conspiracy theorists endorse contradicting theories.
Why Creationists Are More Likely to Buy into Conspiracy Theories
By Kimberly Hickok last updated
People who believe in creationism use the same way of thinking to believe conspiracy theories.
Why JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theories Are So Appealing
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination are among the most widespread conspiracy beliefs in America, owing in part to widespread speculation over the official story.
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