James Randi has offered $1 million to anyone who can prove the supernatural beyond the reaches of scientific inquiry. Wow. I've long admired the Amazing Randi, and I think that my fascination with him has just gone up a notch. That's $1 million dollars worth of confidence that no one can prove him wrong. Or is that arrogrance? If you're at all something of a skeptical person, pick up a book by Randi sometime. They make good, fun reading. The best thing about his skepticism is that he debunks claims of the supernatural by recreating the same effect himself using sleight of hand and means that are in no way divine or supernatural. If you've never heard of Uri Gellar, well, check out the link and know that Randi was for awhile on a personal crusade against the man. The video of Uri Gellar with Johnny Carson is almost painful to watch if you've ever seen it.
There is your bit of random for the day. Enjoy. =)
There is your bit of random for the day. Enjoy. =)
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