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The Balloon Hoax
Edgar Allan Poe's famous hoax about the Atlantic being crossed by balloon. First published in an 1844 April issue of the New York Sun.

The Blue Fairies FAQ
This is the FAQ related to the main treatise on The Argument for Blue Fairies.

The Christmas Eve Virus
When computers start acting weirdly, it may be evidence of a paranormal phenomenon. Or not.

The Crackpot Index
A simple method for rating potentially revolutionary contributions to physics.

The Drop Of Water
Written in 1848, this well-known fairy-tale reminds us that Mother Nature is not only a wondrous place with whole worlds for us to explore, but also a fierce and bloody place, so unlike the benevolent, friendly and idyllic paradise we are being presented with in the world of New Age.

Homeopathic Functional Food
How eating cakes can make you lose weight.

If Jesus Christ Held A Press Conference
Assume that Jesus Christ actually existed and that now he has come back as prophesized. What is one of the first things he will do? Hold a press conference, of course.

The Krazy Kat Experiment
Being a skeptic means that you learn a lot about how people who believe in paranormal phenomena think. Rational thought is often a scarce commodity, and you will encounter more or less bizarre notions.

Life After The Paradigm Shift In 2014
Yes, it's true, folks. The scientists, the skeptics, the atheists, the rational - hell, even the Brights and James Randi, will soon be revealed to have got it all wrong!

Microcryptozoologist Stalks Quantum Fleas
Some spend their lives searching for the Loch Ness monster; others, el Chupacabra. Dr. Daniel Markbotch, PhD., has more elusive prey in mind.

The Moon Is Made Of Cheese
The following transcript is from a debate between Rico Dodton, Ph.D., a leader in the rapidly developing field of "Celestial Foodstuffs," and Dr. Marcia A. Noll, Ph.D. in Astronomy.

NASA Fakes Moon Landing
Heroic images or NASA fraud? At last we have the conclusive proof!

Prophecies For Dummies
Have you ever wondered how prophets and other legendary figures gained their reputation and followers?

The Top 10 List
On each of his shows, the comedian David Letterman has a "Top 10 List", where he pokes fun at various subjects. The lists are often sent in by viewers, and are a wildly popular part of the show. These "Top 10 Lists" stem from the James Randi Educational Foundation's forum, where a large group of people got together and came up with some truly hilarious stuff.

Try The Psychic Dice!
A method for getting a basic mediumistic reading using only a simple random number generator (a die) and a fixed script.

The Woo-Woo Credo
To be a proper woo-woo, there are certain rules you must follow.