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Remembering Erich von Däniken, 1935 – 2026

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  1. [3]
    boxer_dogs_dance
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    I read Chariots of the Gods when I was about 10, because either my mom or my dad had bought a copy. I was that kind of curious, bookish kid. I learned about some cool archeological sites. I later...

    I read Chariots of the Gods when I was about 10, because either my mom or my dad had bought a copy. I was that kind of curious, bookish kid. I learned about some cool archeological sites. I later learned to apply critical thinking skills to those kinds of conspiracy theories.

    11 votes
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      Thoughtninja
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      I was going to add my own story but it mirrors yours almost exactly so there we go lol.

      I was going to add my own story but it mirrors yours almost exactly so there we go lol.

      1 vote
      1. boxer_dogs_dance
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        Im sure there are many of us who could say something similar. Thank you for speaking up.

        Im sure there are many of us who could say something similar. Thank you for speaking up.

        1 vote
  2. lou
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    Before we had the Internet and Wikipedia, if you found a book in your home, you pretty much believed it. I remember finding his book interesting, but even as a kid, it felt like a reach. Like,...

    Before we had the Internet and Wikipedia, if you found a book in your home, you pretty much believed it. I remember finding his book interesting, but even as a kid, it felt like a reach. Like, "Does my mom really believe that?". I never asked. It was entertaining that's for sure.

    2 votes
  3. anadem
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    I prefer to forget Erich von D thanks (RIP and all that; neither knew nor cared if he's alive)

    I prefer to forget Erich von D thanks (RIP and all that; neither knew nor cared if he's alive)

    1 vote