This Is What Happens When a Nessie Photo Goes Viral

Photos taken in August 2018 which it is claimed show the Loch Ness Monster have only just been made public. The reaction, as always, is quite predictable. Here is a skeptical analysis of what has happened.

No, That Lake Monster Isn’t A Whale Dick.

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I judge my response to nonsense paranormal claims based on the reach of the claim outside of online paranormal groups. For example, if a ghost research interest group is making a claim that sounds like nonsense, I could research it and write about it, but if the original claim only reached 20 people in the […]

What’s R-eel-y Going On At Loch Ness?

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Ah, the Loch Ness Monster. I love Nessie because even though it’s not technically real, people don’t stop talking about it at all – especially during the summer months. I also happen to love the physical location because it’s beautiful, so I always feel a bit defensive of the Loch Ness mystery when people come […]

Book Review: Abominable Science

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Abominable Science! authored by Daniel Loxton and Donald Prothero is one of those books that comes along and makes the world a better place. A rare treat that you didn’t know you needed until you had it in your hands. The combination of good research, good references and an honest, open-minded yet critical outlook turns Abominable […]