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Theories of myth
Watch: ‘The Shining’ Cast in Rare Behind-the-Scenes Video
As is the case with many horror films, Stanley Kubrick's production The brilliant (1980) gained an infamous reputation. The combination of the legendary director's unique working style and odd source…
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki’s frustration with COVID-19 vaccine myths
Dozens of Australians have fallen into "a whole bunch of lies" around the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines. This is the opinion of famous scientific author, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, who revealed the COVID myths circulating on social media…
Disneyland’s creepiest myths and conspiracies as park finally reopens after lockdown
It is the happiest place on Earth, some say, but it is also the source of a number of disturbing myths and legends. Disneyland will reopen to the public this week to the delight of thousands of families and fans who have been unable to!-->…
The origins of Kalasha
The Kalasha community of Chitral District has long captivated the imaginations of visitors and researchers. But one aspect which so far escapes and confuses historians and archaeologists is their origin. Beginning with the once…
Kennan’s containment strategy: a consensus on what not to do
The most famous modern example of the United States consciously adopting a grand strategy was the concept of "containment" against the Soviet Union, devised by diplomat and Russian region specialist George Kennan in the aftermath of…
India’s 7 most popular Bitcoin myths debunked
Bitcoin Myth 1: Bitcoin is only used for illegal activities
This is perhaps one of the most widely held Bitcoin theories both within and outside the crypto community.
BTC has several features that are not found in any government issued…
Is “stop me if you can” a true story? This book suggests that’s not the case…
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Frank W. Abagnale Jr. may have pulled off one of the biggest hoaxes…
Debunking the myths about the vaccine and infertility
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From the very beginning, scientific information on COVID-19 has had to compete with problematic and troubling myths and conspiracy theories. Unfortunately, in some corners…
Game of Thrones filming in Cornwall – biggest clue yet
Key evidence has emerged that suggests the prequel Game of Thrones in production is being filmed in Cornwall. House of the Dragon, a prequel to the hit series Game of thrones which ended in 2019, began production this year and will star!-->…
Book Review: “Murder at the Mission” by Blaine Harden
On the bookshelf
Murder on the Mission: A Deadly Frontier, Its Legacy of Lies and the Capture of the American West
By Blaine HardenViking: 464 pages, $ 30If you purchase related books from…