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Exorcism Death Priest Released from Prison
Jul 22, 2014 06:00 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
A Romanian priest jailed for seven years for killing a woman during an exorcism has been released.
Talking to Strangers Can Make You Happier
Jul 21, 2014 01:00 PM ET // Sheila M. Eldred
Public transit commutes are more enjoyable when you actually talk to the person sitting inches away from you, new research shows. Continue reading →
Bad Habit? You Can Forget About It
Jul 15, 2014 12:20 PM ET // Sheila M. Eldred
Getting rid of some habits is as easy as forgetting that you learned them, according to a new study. Continue reading →
Vatican Formally Recognizes Professional Exorcists
Jul 3, 2014 06:12 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
The Catholic Church has formally recognized a group of professional exorcists, but the move raises concerns.
Scarred Girl Kicked out of KFC a Viral Media Hoax
Jun 26, 2014 06:00 AM ET // Benjamin Radford
The story of an injured young girl being asked to leave a fast-food restaurant has been called a hoax. But its viral spread says a lot about folklore and internet activism. Continue reading →
World Cup: Why Do Adults Bite?
Jun 25, 2014 12:31 PM ET // Sheila M. Eldred
Experts explain the psychology behind Uruguay forward Luis Suarez's aggressive behavior at the World Cup. Continue reading →
What's With All the World Cup-Predicting Animals?
Jun 19, 2014 06:15 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
A whole menagerie of animals are now predicting World Cup soccer matches... what gives? Continue reading →
What to Do With Horrific Images from Iraq
Jun 18, 2014 11:50 AM ET // Roland de Courson, AFP
Deeply disturbing images show Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants executing soldiers or security force members. AFP explains why they ran them.
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