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How Houdini Challenged Fraudulent Mediums
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Why the Cottingley Fairies Still Matter to Belief Studies
Beneath the illusion of the Cottingley Fairies lies a compelling insight into how perception and doubt shape what we believe—and why it still matters.
Photos: Seattle Fourth of July fireworks 2026 at Gas Works Parks
Photos capture the spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display at Gas Works Park in Seattle, marking the city’s annual Independence Day celebration.
CANCELED | America’s Independence Day parade called off over extreme heat
The annual Independence Day parade in the U.S. has been canceled because of dangerously high temperatures, officials announced on July 4.
The Long Afterlife of the Salem Witch Trials
The long afterlife of the Salem Witch Trials shapes our understanding of…
America, 1926: A Forgotten 100-Year-old Report
A previously unknown report from 1926 has been uncovered, shedding new light on historical events in America a century ago.
Cuatro De Julio
Independence Day celebrations took place across the US with increased security amid reports of unrest. Authorities confirm events are proceeding as planned.
How the Society for Psychical Research Changed the Field
Psychical research transformed through scientific rigor and skepticism, prompting curiosity about how the Society’s influence continues to shape the field today.
America’s 250th fireworks party collides with burn-bans
Major Fourth of July fireworks displays across the U.S. face cancellations or modifications due to widespread burn bans amid drought conditions, impacting celebrations nationwide.
Fourth Of July
An overview of this year’s Fourth of July events, safety protocols, and ongoing developments across the US.
