The following websites are excellent resources for finding out if a claim is likely to be true or not.
First, Phil Plait explains why science is important.
What's The Harm? is designed to make a point about the danger of not thinking critically. Namely that you can easily be injured or killed by neglecting this important skill.
Debunkatron tries to help people not waste their money or harm their health with bunk.
The Skeptic's Dictionary features definitions, arguments, and essays on topics ranging from acupuncture to zombies, and provides a lively, commonsense trove of detailed information on things supernatural, paranormal, and pseudoscientific.
The James Randi Educational Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1996. Its aim is to promote critical thinking by reaching out to the public and media with reliable information about paranormal and supernatural ideas so widespread in our society today.
The Skeptics Society is a scientific and educational organization of scholars, scientists, historians, magicians, professors and teachers, and anyone curious about controversial ideas, extraordinary claims, revolutionary ideas, and the promotion of science. Our mission is to serve as an educational tool for those seeking clarification and viewpoints on those controversial ideas and claims.
Snopes.com is the definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry promotes scientific inquiry, critical investigation, and the use of reason in examining controversial and extraordinary claims.
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