Psychic challenge over, or is it? Georgia Guidestones destroyed, and vitamin overdosing.

This week I cover the sad news that a local psychic challenge has ended, but with some hope for the future. And last week, the Georgia Guidestones ended their existence after one of them was destroyed by explosives. Thanks to Mark Honeychurch for additional contributions for these items.

And, I report on an interesting conversation I've been having, discussing the potential for overdosing on vitamins when following recommendations from nutritional therapists, and how skeptics should handle such claims.

Finally, Bronwyn contributes a fantastic and detailed look into the Hippocratic Oath.

Craig Shearer

I regret to inform you that the psychics have won. They've clearly demonstrated their abilities and the $100,000 challenge at Puzzling World in Wanaka is now over. Oops… that's not quite accurate! ... (838 words)

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Craig Shearer

If you've been around skeptical circles for a while, you'll have no doubt heard of the Georgia Guidestones - a granite monument that was constructed back in 1980 in a rural area in the US state of ... (974 words)

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Craig Shearer

I got into a conversation with some people on Twitter over this past weekend, after commenting on an article about people overdosing on vitamin D. The article talked about a man who overdosed on ... (714 words)

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Craig Shearer

In my last newsletter, I put a call out for people to help with a project investigating pharmacies and the pseudoscientific products they had on their shelves. We got a good response, with several ... (148 words)

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Bronwyn Rideout

As one of the oldest treatises on medical ethics, The Hippocratic Oath is understood to be a reflection of the beliefs and practices of the ancient Greek physicians for whom it was intended. The ... (2090 words)

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