JAMES TILLEY MATTHEWS feared the Air Loom Gang. In 1797, he claimed that this mysterious group of villains could control his thoughts using a kite and manipulate “the magnetic fluid” to force him to ...

Paranoia is a common word that's commonly misunderstood. "S/he's so paranoid!" can be heard in everyday conversation with the same incomprehension as saying someone is "OCD" because they're organized.

Paranoia is an insidious experience. It's common. Most of us will experience paranoia at one point or another. For some, however, paranoia can become a more chronic experience. This is often the case ...