
Buried by the Wall Street Crash (Classic)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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This chapter explores the bizarre event in Chicago on December 20, 1954, where a group of believers awaited a prophesied rescue by extraterrestrial beings. As they prepared for an impending cataclysm, the atmosphere was filled with fervent faith, confusion, and the surreal dynamics of collective belief.
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