<p>The complicated life of JPL's co-founder meant that his death was almost certain to be cloaked in conspiracy theories.</p>

Learn about your ad choices: <a href="https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices">dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices</a>

Skeptoid #831: Facilitated Communication Isn't

The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.