Superstitions

Crazed cows and toad invasions? Superstitious views on the earthquake (International Herald Tribune)

16 May 2008

Chinese bloggers have criticized the government for not predicting the deadly earthquake in Sichuan. Some have resorted to old superstitions and beliefs in natural omens.

Einstein letter sells for £170,000 (vnunet.com)

16 May 2008

Guy Dixon, vnunet.com , Friday 16 May 2008 at 12:27:00 Nobel physicist dismisses bible as 'childish' A letter written by Albert Einstein, in which the renowned physicist described religious beliefs as "childish superstitions", has been sold at auction to a private collector for a record breaking... >  Read the full article

Einstein letter sells for £170,000 (VNU Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

16 May 2008

A letter written by Albert Einstein, in which the renowned physicist described religious beliefs as "childish superstitions", has been sold at auction to a private collector for a record breaking £170,000.