There’s a special circle of intellectual hell reserved for those who still believe that the world is secretly run by shape-shifting, blood-drinking, dimension-hopping Lizard People. Not content with being confused by economics, governance, biology, or basic probability, these brave soldiers of stupidity have instead decided that every figure of authority — every politician, every monarch, … Read more
If you ever need proof that charisma beats accuracy, look no further than Jeane Dixon. For decades, she was America’s sweetheart psychic — doling out predictions with the confidence of a drunk gambler and about the same win rate. Dixon rose to fame after allegedly predicting the assassination of John F. Kennedy — except she … Read more
Sedona, Arizona is famous for three things: red rocks, overpriced smoothies, and people who think standing between two juniper trees will unlock the secrets of the universe. I was lured here by the promise of “powerful energy vortexes,” sites where the Earth’s energy supposedly swirls upward, charging your chakras, refreshing your soul, and—according to one … Read more
If you landed here expecting a kind word, gentle encouragement, or a safe space for your delicate feelings, keep clicking. We’re fresh out. My name is Thurston Mabeus Penwick III, and I have taken it upon myself — alone, apparently — to be the last, best line of defense between humanity and the rising tidal … Read more