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Mega Millions’ Wiccan Winner Thanks Gods
By
Ellen Leventry
When I heard Elwood “Bunky” Bartlett, an accountant from Dundalk, MD, attributed his Mega Millions lottery win to Wiccan gods and goddesses, I thought, “Wow, what a way to legitimize Wicca!” I immediately had visions of dyed-in-the-wool conservative Christian lotto players mulling over the pagan pantheon, if even for a mere second. People who would…
Scarlett Johannson: A Refreshingly Non-Scandalous Star
By
Douglas Howe
Here’s some amazing news from Hollywood: a young actress is emerging as a star and she hasn’t—repeat has not—been arrested...
Prince’s Take on the Bible
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Douglas Howe
And the newest televangelist is … Prince! Okay, not really. In fact, he’s really just a pop culture icon and singer who talks about his faith. And, okay, there’s probably quite a few religious leaders who would question his theology. And his music. And his parties! But after a recent House Of Blues concert, and…
The Science of Magic
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Donna Freitas
Ever wonder how magic really works? Not just the “how to’s” of performing a trick, but why we humans are so susceptible to believing we see the impossible? Well, George Johnson of The New York Times reports that scientists are taking an interest in magicians–the best of the best like Apollo Robbins and Teller (of…
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