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Revisiting the ‘Stonehenge Surprise’: The ‘Best Case’ for Crop Circles?

Mystery-mongering claims about a “suddenly appearing” intricate crop circle across from Stonehenge fail skeptical investigation. BENJAMIN RADFORD
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