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In the September/October issue of the official CSICOP journal:

• Flash! Fox News Reports that Aliens May Have Built the Pyramids of Egypt!
• Investigative Files: Miracles or Deception? The Pathetic Case of Audrey Santo
• Profits and Prophecy: Hayseed Stevens and Oil in Israel
• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being Psychic book review

If you are interested in "urban legends", check out this new book by the authority on the subject, Jan Harold Brunvand: Too Good to Be True: The Colossal Book of Urban Legends.

Other books on "urban legends":

• The Big Book of Urban Legends - an entertaining look at urban legends illustrated by artists from DC Comics.
• Triumph of the Straight Dope - answers important questions such as "What's the difference between a Looney Tune and a Merrie Melody?".

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