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   * A CIA operation in 1982 fed technical misinformation to the KGB leading to a monumental explosion and fire on an oil pipeline ([[Line X]]).   * A CIA operation in 1982 fed technical misinformation to the KGB leading to a monumental explosion and fire on an oil pipeline ([[Line X]]).
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-  * World War 3 was narrowly averted in September, 1983 when [[wp>Stanislav Petrov]], a Russian colonel, disregarded standing orders by labeling an attack warning as a false alarm, avoiding an accidental retaliatory nuclear attack on the United States. 
  
 ===== Medical ===== ===== Medical =====
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   * The most comprehensive study to date indicates that smoking [[marijuana does not cause cancer]].   * The most comprehensive study to date indicates that smoking [[marijuana does not cause cancer]].
  
-  * At least one medical study shows that [[acupuncture]] beats conventional therapy in reducing back pain, but the exact location of the needles does not seem to matter.+  * At least one medical study shows that [[acupuncture]] tops conventional therapy for lower back pain.
  
   * [[Female hysteria]] used to be treated as a commonly occurring disease (up to 25% of all females) caused by sexual deprivation or dissatisfaction.   * [[Female hysteria]] used to be treated as a commonly occurring disease (up to 25% of all females) caused by sexual deprivation or dissatisfaction.
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-  * 45% of Americans believe that [[creationism]] and not evolution is responsible for the development of life on earth.+  * Around 45% of Americans believe that [[creationism]] and not evolution is responsible for the development of life on earth. 
  
-  * 45% of Americans believe that Jesus will probably return during their lifetime and 40% of Americans believe the world will end with a Biblical [[Armageddon]]. 
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