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"Applying his extensive scientific knowledge, Prothero corrects misinformation that con artists and quacks use to hoodwink others about geology--hollow earth, expanding earth, and bizarre earthquakes--and mystical and paranormal happenings--healing crystals, alien landings, and the gates of hell. By deconstructing wild claims such as prophesies of imminent natural disasters, Prothero provides a way for everyone to recognize dubious assertions. Prothero...
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"Conspiracy theories aren't just a feature of the fringe. They have been a potent force across the political spectrum, at the center as well as the extremes, from the colonial era to the present. In this book the author explores this rich history, arguing that conspiracy stories should be read not just as claims to be either believed or debunked but also as folklore. When a tale takes hold, it reveals something true about the anxieties and experiences...
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"The author discusses how we should think about conspiracy theories, who believes them and why, which conspiracy theories are likely to be true or false and what criteria we can use to assess them, and what we should do to combat dangerous conspiracism and reestablish trust in our democratic institutions, in the media, and in one another"--
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"Frances Ha meets No One Is Talking About This in a debut that follows two twenty-something siblings-turned-roommates navigating an absurd world about to suffer great change-a Seinfeldian novel of existentialism and sisterhood. It's March of 2019, and twenty-eight-year-old Jules Gold-anxious, artistically frustrated, and internet-obsessed-has been living alone in the apartment she once shared with the man she thought she'd marry when her younger sister...
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"Ten years ago, Theodora "Teddy" Angstrom's older sister, Angie, disappeared. Her case remains unsolved. Now--on the anniversary of Angie's disappearance--Teddy's father, Mark, has killed himself. Unbeknownst to Mark's family, he had been actively investigating conspiracy theories sourced from a Reddit community of true crime fans fixated on Angie, and Teddy soon finds herself falling down that same rabbit hole. After all, if hope dies last, Angie...
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Death comes for everyone. Deep in the Florida Everglades, the body of a woman is discovered in pieces, presumably ravaged by an alligator. Upon closer inspection, it's determined no animal could make such perfectly precise cuts. Only a blade could do that. Wielded by a human. Soon, dozens of oil drums emerge amid the river of grass. Each one packed to the brim with body parts. FDLE special agent Amy Larson and her partner, FBI special agent Hunter...
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Nina and Simon were the perfect couple. Young, gorgeous, and deeply in love. Until they left for a weekend at his family's cabin in Vermont, and Simon came home and Nina did not. Simon's story, told to everyone who will listen, has some discrepancies. Nina's parents, Leanne and Andy, have a lot of questions. Simon's wealthy parents, Jaime and Rory, are convinced that their son is innocent, and afraid a media driven world will rush too quickly to judgment....
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The year 2011 will mark the tenth anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, those history changing events that have come to be known simply as 9/11. In The Terror Conspiracy Revisited, the world's leading conspiracy writer updates his authoritative dissection of the official story of 9/11. This revised edition is packed with explosive new material including: The revelations of former New Jersey attorney General John Farmer, who served...
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This book is light years ahead of any counterparts. In fact, it is one-of-a-kind. It is a page-turner.
It provides shocking details about the CIA-sponsored assassination of JFK. The CIA kept a very accurate and detailed record of the plans and progress being made for the assassination right up to the date and time including telephone calls and meetings.
Elements in the military-industrial-intelligence complex wanted Kennedy killed because he was...
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"Incredible Mysteries: Conspiracy Theories Vol. 1" takes you on a thrilling journey into the world of the unknown and the unexplained. This book delves into the depths of some of the most fascinating and controversial conspiracy theories that have captivated minds and sparked debates for decades. Each chapter unfolds a new layer of intrigue and mystery.
As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself questioning the official narratives and exploring...
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It is widely accepted that political discourse in recent years has become more openly racist and more filled with wildly implausible conspiracy theories. Dogwhistles and Figleaves explores certain ways in which such changes - both of which defied previously settled norms of political speech - have been brought about. Jennifer Saul shows that two linguistic devices, dogwhistles and figleaves, have played a crucial role. Some dogwhistles (such as "88,"...
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"A thrilling story of science, Nazi research, secret spy planes, and the space race, UFO traces the history of the U.S. government's hunt for 'unidentified aerial phenomena' here on Earth, as well as the group of forward-thinking scientists who launched the search for extraterrestrial intelligence far from Earth. Drawing on original archival research, declassified documents and interviews with intelligence and military officials, Graff's book traces...
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A journalist who has followed the rise of QAnon explains what it is, how it has gained a mainstream following among Republican lawmakers and ordinary citizens, the threat it poses to democracy, and how we can reach those who have embraced the conspiracy and are disseminating its lies.
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The sea shanties, YOLO's, and red bandanas aren't even half of the GameStop story.
Did you know Robinhood didn't initiate their infamous trading halt?
Did you know why Redditors refer to 2021 as the "sneeze" rather than the squeeze?
Did you know that shares in your brokerage account might be counterfeits?If not, buckle up.
Witness firsthand the real and utterly ludicrous hivemind that brought Wall Street to its knees in January 2021, and...
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On the night of June 4, 1968, Sirhan Sirhan shot and killed Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in a steamy pantry of the Los Angeles Ambassador Hotel. Kennedy and his entourage had been celebrating his victory in the California primary for the Democratic nomination for president.
Everybody knew that Sirhan was the assassin. But was there a wider conspiracy? Did the FBI truly solve the crime? After working his way deep inside the investigation-and spending more...
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Employing the ground rules of science and standards of scientific evidence, the authors examine paranormal phenomena such as UFOs, aliens, crop circles, and the alignment of the pyramids. A wide range of topics is discussed, including the reliability of eyewitness testimony, psychological research into why people want to believe in aliens and UFOs, and the role conspiratorial thinking plays in UFO culture. Prothero and Callahan also share their personal...
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Dive into the mysterious world of "Conspiracies and Hidden Agendas," where mysteries unravel, secrets lie in the shadows, and the reality is often stranger than fiction. This riveting book takes you on an enthralling tour into the cryptic halls of power, uncovering the unseen tales behind some of history's most baffling occurrences.
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Government Cover-Ups: Investigate the layers of secrecy that shroud political maneuvering...
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¿Por qué este libro? Este libro nace de la necesidad imperante de denunciar el estado actual de las cosas. La indignación de ver el rumbo que ha tomado nuestra sociedad me ha llevado a escribir este libro, esperando de aportar un poco de luz, quizás de despertar a alguien y de infundir esperanza. El ciudadano perfecto es un ciudadano pobre, enfermo, estúpido e ignorante. Esto no es aceptable y tenemos que cambiar las cosas. El cambio empieza...
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Ceux qui pensent qu'il est difficile d'accepter l'affirmation que les États-Unis et le Monde sont la cible de conspirations politiques et économiques, ne sont pas prêts pour la lecture de cet ouvrage qui traite de la Conspiration à un très haut niveau. L'homme de la rue n'est en général pas du tout familiarisé avec l'Histoire et la documentation que nous livrons ici. Il y a également le fait qu'on ne lui a jamais dit que les Puissances du...
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Vous trouverez dans ce livre les documents qui furent rédigés en 1953 par le magicien John Mulholland (1898-1970), sous le nom de code "Subproject 4" (Sous-projet 4). Ces documents avaient pour objet d'élaborer les différents aspects de l'art des magiciens qui pourraient être utiles dans le cadre d'opérations secrètes. En effet, dans le contexte de la guerre froide, la CIA a lancé un programme top secret, nommé MK-ULTRA, pour contrer les...
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