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LizW
Skeptic Friend
USA
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 Posted - 09/15/2005 : 14:55:56
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 I just read Filthy's article on cold reading in Skeptillaneous and it got me thinking about prophecy.
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchet has Angels, Devils, Prophets, Witches, the Antichrist, Tibetans, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and Armageddon.
It is one of the funniest books I have ever read. I read it over again every couple years and I still laugh out loud.
Especially good if you have been doing alot of heavy reading and need to clear your palate.
[Edited to add book link - Dave W.]
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Dr. Mabuse
Septic Fiend
Sweden
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Posted - 09/18/2005 : 03:59:02 [Permalink]
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filthy
SFN Die Hard
USA
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Posted - 09/18/2005 : 04:38:04 [Permalink]
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Thanks Liz! I shall have to put that one on my list..
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Especially good if you have been doing alot of heavy reading and need to clear your palate.
I am currently working my way through the first five Harry Potters. By the time I get them done, I'll need a change of pace.
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Siberia
SFN Addict
Brazil
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Posted - 09/18/2005 : 06:06:53 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by LizW
I just read Filthy's article on cold reading in Skeptillaneous and it got me thinking about prophecy.
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchet has Angels, Devils, Prophets, Witches, the Antichrist, Tibetans, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and Armageddon.
It is one of the funniest books I have ever read. I read it over again every couple years and I still laugh out loud.
Especially good if you have been doing alot of heavy reading and need to clear your palate.
When two masters get along, what would you expect?
Now I'll have to ste- er, hunt its e-book version.
By the way, F: liking it? |
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