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When Greeks Flew Kites by BBC

Jul 1, 201927:45Society & Culture

This month, Sarah Dunant looks at what history can tell us about irrationality. Conspiracy theories, anti-vaccination movements and climate change denial are modern examples of ideas that stubbornly cling on in the face...

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