Arafat Polonium theory debunked by (rather straightforward) science

Readers may be familiar with the “investigation” conducted by Aljazerra into Arafat’s death. Paris, France – Swiss scientists who conducted tests on samples taken from Yasser Arafat’s body have found at least 18 times the normal levels of radioactive polonium in his remains. The scientists said that they were confident up to an 83 percent level…

9/11 Conspiracy Theories Debunked

If you haven’t already read it, Popular Mechanics have a great article. (Hat Tip: Instapundit)

9/11 Conspiracy Theories

Not PC has a theory on why conspiracy theories are so attractive. Both conspiracy “theories” and real theories purport to explain things, says Lester, but the chief difference psychologically between them — given that the chief difference in reality is that conspiracy theories are patent nonsense — is that “real theories mean work. It takes…