Daily Archives: August 16, 2006

Charletans and Shamen

Posted on August 16, 2006 by glasscastle

LIMA, Peru (Reuters) – Peru’s government warned people to be wary of fake medicine men offering cure-all miracle herb potions on Tuesday, after a bogus brew killed a man hoping to shake off a spell of bad luck. Alternative medicine … Continue reading →

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Charletans and Shamen

Posted on August 16, 2006 by glasscastle

LIMA, Peru (Reuters) – Peru’s government warned people to be wary of fake medicine men offering cure-all miracle herb potions on Tuesday, after a bogus brew killed a man hoping to shake off a spell of bad luck. Alternative medicine … Continue reading →

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Our Growing Family of Planets

Posted on August 16, 2006 by glasscastle

The solar system has 12 planets. That is the conclusion, to be announced today, of an international panel formed to devise a scientific definition of a planet and settle an increasingly intense dispute over whether Pluto qualifies. The panel suggests … Continue reading →

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