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The article details a visit by a group of skeptics to the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) in Santee, CA. Geologist Dr. Steve Austin presented arguments for catastrophism and

REALL News - Vol 06 No 05 - 1998

This article reviews the Institute for Creation Research's (ICR) museum exhibit on fossils and post-Flood man. The author, Karen Bartelt, Ph.D., visited the museum with a group of

REALL News - Vol 06 No 06 - 1998

This article examines the persistent belief in magic and sorcery in African warfare throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. It details instances where prophets and spirit mediums p

REALL News - Vol 06 No 07 - 1998

This issue examines the legacy of psychic Greta Alexander, questioning the accuracy of her claims and her reliance on media self-promotion. The article analyzes specific cases, suc

REALL News - Vol 06 No 08 - 1998

This article details the regulatory challenge against Dr. Bennett Braun, a doctor known for his belief in repressed memories, multiple personality disorder (MPD), and satanic cult

REALL News - Vol 06 No 09 - 1998

This issue of The REALL News, dated November 1998, features an article by Randy Alley titled 'Phrenology Considered.' Phrenology, a revolutionary 'science' in the early 19th centur

REALL News - Vol 06 No 10 - 1998

Mesmerism, also known as animal magnetism, was a popular 18th-century practice promising cures and human development. Unlike phrenology, it lacked physical evidence, relying on the

REALL News - Vol 07 No 01 - 1999

This issue introduces Dr. Michael Zimmerman Kreider, an early 19th-century physician and skeptic. It details his involvement in the Ohio State Medical Society, where he signed char

REALL News - Vol 07 No 02 - 1999

This issue features an article by Randy Alley discussing Dr. Kreider's refutation of phrenology. Kreider defined phrenology as a pseudoscience that claimed the size and shape of sk

REALL News - Vol 07 No 03 - 1999

This issue details Dr. Kreider's skepticism towards mesmerism, also known as animal magnetism, a theory developed by Franz Anton Mesmer. Kreider viewed mesmerism as fraudulent, hig

REALL News - Vol 07 No 04 - 1999

This article, part 4 of a series by Randy Alley, concludes the examination of Dr. Michael Zimmerman Kreider's stance on pseudoscience, specifically phrenology and mesmerism. Kreide

REALL News - Vol 07 No 05 - 1999

This article explores the recent phenomenon of praying mantis aliens in ufology, noting their sudden appearance in the 1990s. It traces potential origins from early contactee claim

REALL News - Vol 07 No 06 - 1999

The REALL News issue from June 1999 features an article by David Bloomberg detailing his experience at a holistic health fair. Bloomberg, a self-proclaimed skeptic, observed a mark

REALL News - Vol 07 No 07 - 1999

The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation has filed complaints against psychiatrist Bennett Braun, child psychiatrist Elva Poznanski, and psychologist Roberta Sachs. Elva

REALL News - Vol 07 No 08 - 1999

This issue of The REALL News details the author's experience receiving a large volume of junk mail from psychic services. The mailings, originating primarily from Sioux Falls, Sout

REALL News - Vol 07 No 09 - 1999

The Kansas Board of Education voted to remove evolution and references to the age of the Earth and universe from its science curriculum, sparking media outcry. The article compares

REALL News - Vol 07 No 10 - 1999

This issue of The REALL News discusses a peculiar event in Springfield, USA, where a tree was reported to have a baby's face. The article, written by David Bloomberg, critiques the

REALL News - Vol 07 No 11 - 1999

This issue of The REALL News critically examines Native American shamanism, questioning its efficacy and historical impact. The author, Richard Petraitis, argues that historical ac

REALL News - Vol 07 No 12 - 1999

This issue features a critique by organic chemist Karen Bartelt of Michael Behe's 'Darwin's Black Box' and the theory of Intelligent Design (ID). Bartelt argues that Behe's claims

REALL News - Vol 08 No 01

This issue of The REALL News, published in January 2000, features articles by David Bloomberg addressing common skeptical arguments against evolution, the rise of alternative medic

REALL News - Vol 08 No 02

This issue of The REALL News features an excerpt from Michael Shermer's book 'How We Believe,' critically examining medium James Van Praagh's claims of communicating with the dead.

REALL News - Vol 08 No 03

This issue of The REALL News covers a creationist speech by Eugene A. Sattler, critiquing evolution and promoting creationism. The 'REALLity Check' column debunks psychic scams and

REALL News - Vol 08 No 04

This issue of The REALL News delves into the pervasive impact of magical beliefs and witchcraft across Africa, detailing historical events like the Maji-Maji rebellion and the Revo

REALL News - Vol 08 No 05

This issue of The REALL News critically examines claims made at a holistic health fair, questioning the efficacy of products like 'chi machines' and colonic irrigation. It details

REALL News - Vol 08 No 06

This issue of The REALL News tackles evolution and creationism through a Q&A format based on 'The Straight Dope' column. It addresses common creationist arguments, distinguishing b

REALL News - Vol 08 No 07

This issue of The REALL News critically examines the claim that H.G. Wells's 'The War of the Worlds' was inspired by UFO sightings, tracing the origins of this theory to Bruce Rux'

REALL News - Vol 08 No 08

This issue of The REALL News tackles common misconceptions and conspiracy theories. It features an article by Robert Novella debunking the myth that bumblebees cannot fly, explaini

REALL News - Vol 08 No 09

This issue of The REALL News delves into the disturbing practice of Ju-Ju fetish slavery, known as Trokosi, in West Africa, where thousands of girls and women are held captive. It

REALL News - Vol 08 No 10

This issue of The REALL News delves into the origin of the term 'Grays' for alien beings, tracing its popularization to Paul Bennewitz. It also critically examines 'Alternative Eng

REALL News - Vol 08 No 11

This issue of The REALL News delves into the persistent problem of superstition in India, detailing instances of witch burning and human sacrifice driven by tantric priests and anc

REALL News - Vol 08 No 12

This issue of The REALL News delves into the nocebo effect, the negative counterpart to the placebo effect, and questions the efficacy of healing prayer. It highlights the power of

REALL News - Vol 09 No 01 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News critically examines the use of homeopathy in veterinary medicine, questioning its efficacy and the scientific basis presented in a Bird Talk article. I

REALL News - Vol 09 No 02 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News, dated February 2001, focuses on skepticism towards creationism and psychic claims. The lead article, 'Jack Chick and Evolution,' critiques Jack Chick'

REALL News - Vol 09 No 03 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News challenges the linear view of human evolution, presenting research suggesting multiple hominid species coexisted. It critiques the promotion of alterna

REALL News - Vol 09 No 04 - 2001

The April 2001 issue of The REALL News highlights David Sack's admission that he was wrong about creationism and his intention to study evolution. The newsletter also reviews books

REALL News - Vol 09 No 05 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News delves into various topics related to the paranormal and skepticism. Martin S. Kottmeyer analyzes William Tenn's 1948 science fiction story 'Consulate,

REALL News - Vol 09 No 06 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News explores the 'conjuring tricks' of Native American shamans, presenting rational explanations for phenomena like the shaking tent, fire-walking, and cla

REALL News - Vol 09 No 07 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News explores the changing perception of UFO sizes, particularly the shift from small, 1-3 foot saucers reported in 1947 to larger craft observed in recent

REALL News - Vol 09 No 08 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News critically examines the 'quote mining' practices of the Institute for Creation Research (ICR), specifically highlighting a lecture by Frank Sherwin III

REALL News - Vol 09 No 09 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News features an in-depth critique of Frank Sherwin's presentation at Eureka College, highlighting his use of out-of-context quotes to support creationism.

REALL News - Vol 09 No 10 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News delves into the nature of dreams and nightmares, questioning their interpretation and function. It examines theories from Freud to modern neurological

REALL News - Vol 09 No 11 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News features a survey by Professor Joseph E. Armstrong on college student attitudes towards science, pseudoscience, and the paranormal, revealing a signifi

REALL News - Vol 09 No 12 - 2001

This issue of The REALL News critically examines 'anthrax quackery,' highlighting the promotion of colloidal silver and homeopathic remedies as unproven and potentially harmful tre

REALL News - Vol 10 No 01 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News features an article detailing a creationist talk by John Henry at Lincoln Library, where he argued evolution is not science. The newsletter also critic

REALL News - Vol 10 No 02 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News focuses heavily on evolution, reviewing the PBS series 'Evolution' and discussing its scientific evidence and the creationist response. It also feature

REALL News - Vol 10 No 03 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News delves into the controversial topic of 'exosemination' in UFO abduction narratives, focusing on the Barney Hill case and Walter Webb's 1965 report whic

REALL News - Vol 10 No 04 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News critically examines the concept of 'energy' as used in alternative health practices, contrasting it with the scientific definition. It delves into the

REALL News - Vol 10 No 05 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News explores the scientific feasibility of Extra Sensory Perception (ESP), examining fundamental forces like electromagnetism and gravity and concluding th

REALL News - Vol 10 No 06 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News explores the scientific basis for paranormal claims. Robert Novella's article 'The Physics of ESP, Part 2' examines quantum mechanics and its purported

REALL News - Vol 10 No 07 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News delves into the scientific feasibility of extrasensory perception (ESP), including telepathy, clairvoyance, and telekinesis, concluding they lack scien

REALL News - Vol 10 No 08 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News features Martin Kottmeyer's "The Doom of Debunkeritis," which critiques a list of pathological skepticism symptoms, questioning their validity and the

REALL News - Vol 10 No 09 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News critically examines the movie 'Signs,' dissecting its plot and questioning the plausibility of its paranormal elements. It also delves into various hoa

REALL News - Vol 10 No 10 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News delves into Spiritualist mediumship, with Benjamin Radford reporting on a visit to Lily Dale, New York, detailing the techniques and audience of messag

REALL News - Vol 10 No 11 - 2002

This issue of The REALL News features an article by David Bloomberg discussing how music can promote skepticism, citing examples from bands like Smash Mouth and Rush. Rob Hardy rev

REALL News - Vol 11 No 01 - 2003

2003

This issue of The REALL News delves into various fringe topics. Martin S. Kottmeyer examines the rise of 'Reptoid Fever' in ufology and popular culture, noting its connection to di

REALL News - Vol 11 No 05 - 2003

2003

This issue of The REALL News features an article by David Bloomberg exposing the methods behind various psychic phenomena demonstrated on a TV show. The article details how tricks

REALL News - Vol 13 No 01 - 2005

This issue of The REALL News delves into the Betty and Barney Hill UFO abduction case, with Martin S. Kottmeyer analyzing a document by Walter N. Webb that presents a different acc

REALL News - Vol 13 No 02 - 2005

This issue of The REALL News critically examines John Mark Henry's talk on Intelligent Design, questioning its scientific basis and organization. It also provides a comprehensive l

REALL News - Vol 13 No 03 - 2005

This issue of The REALL News, published in April 2005, critically examines the Peter Jennings UFO documentary, questioning its narrative and selective presentation of evidence. It

REALL News - Vol 13 No 04 - 2005