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George Washington: Swamp Ghost Hunter, Cockroach Chocolate, Science Scams

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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How to Avoid Scientific Scams

A 2013 paper suggests that men are more likely to have papers retracted for fraud. A journal called respiration said in 2018 that it wouldn't retract a paper by romantic grifter and scientific scammer, Pao Do Macchiorini after his personal and professional cons were revealed. If you're thinking of starting therapy, consider checking out BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com slash weirdest today to get 10% off your first month.

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