SkepticEnglish • 11 months ago

King Charles has appointed a homeopath. Why do the elite put their faith in snake oil? | Martha Gill

www.theguardian.com

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King Charles has appointed a homeopath. Why do the elite put their faith in snake oil? | Martha Gill

www.theguardian.com

SkepticEnglish • 11 months ago

The aristocracy and celebrities are in thrall to medical quackery that while useless can be far from harmless

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Because the elite are in on the grift.

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