Skeptical Briefs — Volume 22.1
Spring 2012
Conspiracy Theorist Claims NASA Picnic Photos Were Faked
by J. Goodbody
Volume 22.1, Spring 2012
Humor
Citing irregularities in photographs posted on the About Us page on the official NASA website, Northern Virginia resident Brian Williams is calling the space agency’s employee and family picnic, allegedly held this last summer, a complete hoax.
Montauk Monster and the Raccoon Body Farm
by Joe Nickell
Volume 22.1, Spring 2012
Investigative Files
In July 2008, the carcass of a creature soon dubbed the “Montauk Monster” allegedly washed ashore near Montauk, Long Island, New York. It sparked much speculation and controversy, with some suggesting it was a shell-less sea turtle, a dog or other canid, a sheep, or a rodent—or even a latex fake or possible mutation experiment from the nearby Plum Island Animal Disease Center.
Skinwalkers
by Noah Nez
Volume 22.1, Spring 2012
Native Skeptic
There is little documented information about the details of “witchcraft” among the Najavo—or Diné, as they call themselves. What is relatively well known is their term “Skinwalker,” or “yee naaldlooshii,” which means, “with it, he goes on all fours.” This is a reference to the special ability to transform into a four-legged animal.
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Skepticism Is a Lonely Job
by Keith Taylor
Volume 22.1, Spring 2012
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The Stolen Soundtrack of Faith Healing
by Ryan Shaffer
Volume 22.1, Spring 2012
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Interviewing Indre Viskontas
by Sharon Hill
Volume 22.1, Spring 2012
Interviews
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No End in Sight for Civilization
by David Morrison
Volume 22.1, Spring 2012
Ask an Astrobiologist
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Briefs Briefs
by Ben Radford
Volume 22.1, Spring 2012
Briefs Briefs
