<p>A roundup of easy techniques anyone can employ to better discern accurate news reports from false ones.</p>

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Skeptoid #860: Illuminating the Hornet Spooklight

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.