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Selects: Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.

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Nostradamus: Predictions and Perceptions

This chapter explores the credibility of Nostradamus as a prophetic figure, noting how his predictions are often reinterpreted retroactively to fit current events. It also examines the cultural fascination surrounding his work, particularly in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, and the surge of belief in his prophecies sparked by claims of their relevance to that tragedy.

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