Erin McCarthy

Erin McCarthy writes for Mental Floss.

Silencing the Dead: The Decline of Spiritualism

Silencing the Dead: The Decline of Spiritualism

Health Oct 23 2012, 3:13 PM ET

Mediation between the living and the deceased was bombarded by scientists and Harry Houdini. More »

The Craziest Myths Tackled by MythBusters, According to Its Cast

The Craziest Myths Tackled by MythBusters, According to Its Cast

Entertainment Oct 9 2012, 3:01 PM ET

A conversation with the 'busters about the weird, surprising, and sometimes disgusting world of the Discovery Channel's cult TV show More »

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Meet the Most Indebted Man in the World

Meet the Most Indebted Man in the World

Sandy: The Aftermath

Sandy: The Aftermath

Occupy Wounded Knee

Occupy Wounded Knee

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