Sharon of the Strange Times
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Sharon of the Strange Times
A short thread on #ghost lights and spook lights for this #Halloweeen week. Spooled for easy reading tinysubversions.com/spooler/?url=h… Follow @spookygeology
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The Weird Culture War Over Bigfoot as a COVID-19 Icon
As the coronavirus pandemic really started to rip through America in mid-March, Todd Disotell wondered how he, a biological anthropologist locked down in his central Massachusetts home, could help others through what was shaping up to be a long and...
Pennsylvania reports largest one-day total of coronavirus cases | WITF
The department reports it’s seeing significant increases among younger age groups, particularly 19 to 24-year-olds.
The Amazing Randi, Famed Magician and Escapologist, Dies at 92 | Hollywood Reporter
Sharon of the Strange Times
The Amazing Randi, Famed Magician and Escapologist, Dies at 92 hollywoodreporter.com/news/the-amazi… #RIPAmazingRandi
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James Randi has died.
We are very sad to say that James Randi passed away yesterday, due to age-related causes. He had an Amazing life. We will miss him. Please respect Deyvi Peña’s privacy during this...
Sharon of the Strange Times
I knew this day would come. End of an era. I learned so much. web.randi.org/home/james-ran… #RIPAmazingRandi
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A Natural History of Ghosts gets controversial
Radio 4 is running a ten-part series, starting Monday 19 October, called A Natural History of Ghosts , which also happens to be the title of...
Sharon of the Strange Times
@BBCSounds See this rundown by @thomasruffles that demonstrates why this podcast is a travesty in more ways than one.
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Trump calls Fauci a "disaster" on campaign call
"Every time he goes on television there's always a bomb," Trump said.
Sharon of the Strange Times
When has living with your head up your ass ever resulted in a good outcome? Trump calls Fauci a "disaster" on campaign call
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Law enforcement aircraft searched for jet pack near LAX but couldn't find anything
Law enforcement quickly flew to the airspace where a commercial airline pilot said he'd seen someone in a jet pack Wednesday. Officials found nothing.
Sharon of the Strange Times
Law enforcement aircraft searched for jet pack near LAX but couldn't find anything
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Police: No charges over slur aimed at state official’s wife | WITF
Pennsylvania State Police say they won’t charge a woman who was recorded directing a racial slur against the wife of Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor at a grocery store. In a release issued Thursday, police said investigators concluded the...
Another sighting of person wearing jet pack near LAX prompts new investigation
The report comes six weeks after two commercial pilots said they saw a man in a jet pack flying around the eastern approach to Los Angeles International Airport.
Sharon of the Strange Times
Second sighting of person wearing a jet pack near LAX prompts new investigation
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Debunking Handbook 2020
The Debunking Handbook 2020 summarises the current state of the science of misinformation and its debunking. It was written by a team of 22 prominent scholars of misinformation and its debunking, a…
Trump files emergency request with Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
The president is trying to keep his tax records from a grand jury.
WATCH: Cougar stalks, pounces at man in frightening 6-minute video
A harrowing experience in which a Utah man went face-to-face with a pouncing cougar has the world talking.
Sharon of the Strange Times
This cougar mom was just protecting her cubs. I urge you to post a correction suggestion to this article as they fail to emphasize that point.
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New Study by Digital New Deal Finds Engagement with Deceptive Outlets Higher on Facebook Today Than Run-up to 2016 Election
Four years ago, the country was learning about disinformation and the impact it can have on U.S. (and world) elections. Since then, social media platforms have taken various steps to combat it with varying success.
Sharon of the Strange Times
"NewsGuard fails Fox News on its criterion of “gathers and presents information responsibly.” Fox News has published a number of irresponsible and misleading claims.”
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Virginia voter registration down on last day to register to vote before election
Officials say that a cut cable is to blame for the "temporary" system shutdown.
How We Lie to Ourselves About History
“You’re Wrong About” debunks the stories of the past. But its real subject isn’t so much facts as the process by which we absorb them.
Sharon of the Strange Times
The podcast @yourewrongabout is THE best #skeptical #criticalthinking podcast out there right now. They actually manage to change minds.
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9 reasons Christopher Columbus was a murderer, tyrant, and scoundrel
He was … not a good guy.
Poundland's £1 spirit boards off sale after 'paranormal warning'
The £1 boards could have produced 'nasty spirits', claims ghost hunter Paul Marsters
Sharon of the Strange Times
I’m only surprised it was not in the US. Poundland's £1 spirit boards off sale after 'paranormal warning'
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Sacha Baron Cohen: We Must Save Democracy From Conspiracies
The comedian explains why he's terrified for the survival of democracy