Skeptoid

Skeptoid

A weekly look at the true facts behind urban legends and stories you've probably heard.

Author: Brian Dunning

The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.
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Skeptoid #1021: The First Middle Finger
Episode 1021
Tuesday, 30 December, 2025

The history and pseudohistory of this infamous and ubiquitous obscene gesture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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