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Halloween Threats to Children: Fact or Fiction?
By Benjamin Radford published

Mysterious Elk Deaths Plague New Mexico
By Benjamin Radford published
The deaths of more than 100 elk in a 24-hour period in rural New Mexico has officials puzzled, ruling out all of the usual suspects, such as disease, predators and poachers.

Real-Life Barbie? Model Created Look to Spread Beliefs
By Benjamin Radford published
The young Russian model Valeria Lukyanova is very real, not a computer-generated hoax, and may be driven more by her New Age beliefs than the desire to emulate the popular doll.

Poltergeists: Noisy Spirits
By Benjamin Radford published
A poltergeist is a type of ghost that harasses its victims through eerie sounds and moving objects.

Is a Ghost Lurking in a Factory Toilet?
By Benjamin Radford published
A Bangladeshi woman claims her sickness may be due to a spirit attacking her.

Toddler's Exorcism Death Part of Dark History
By Benjamin Radford published
Though unthinkable for some, exorcisms have a long history and often harm children.
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