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How did the Oracle at Delphi really prophesize?

How did the Oracle at Delphi really prophesize? | Science News | Scoop.it
The Oracle at Delphi is referenced throughout Greek myths and history. Supposedly she was rendered psychic by Apollo. Practically, she was off her skull on gas that seeped out of the fissures of the temple in which she lived. Here is the scientific explanation for what caused this woman to utter her confused prophecies.
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End of the world speculation after new Mayan discovery - Telegraph

End of the world speculation after new Mayan discovery  - Telegraph | Science News | Scoop.it
Archaeologists in Mexico have confirmed the discovery of a possible second
Mayan reference to the date 2012, offering further ammunition for
doom-mongers predicting an apocalypse next year.
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2012 Apocalypse FAQ: Why the World Won't End | 2012 Doomsday Theories & End of the World | Dec. 21, 2012 | Space.com

2012 Apocalypse FAQ: Why the World Won't End | 2012 Doomsday Theories & End of the World | Dec. 21, 2012 | Space.com | Science News | Scoop.it
Tales of the apocalypse on Dec.21, 2012 abound — ranging from a mysterious planet that will smash into Earth, to a huge, catastrophic solar storm — but researchers who have examined the science behind the various doomsday theories say there is nothing...
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