Why do people DO this?!

**Skeptical** · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:37 am Post subject: Why do people DO this?!

Well, turns out that the "lost" Amazon tribe that was in the news recently is a hoax - sort of. The tribe is real enough but scientists have known about them for nearly 100 years:

http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/91536

This is just another example of the massive credibility gap that exists today. People will lie, exaggerate, obfuscate and do just about anything but tell the truth - if they think they can make a buck or get a moment of fame.

When did the thrill of real discovery get replaced by the cheap high of practical joking? Rolling Eyes

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**Revan** · Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 129 Location: USA

Since they have nothing else to talk about in their minds. At least we haven't done anything to destroy them, like we did with the Indians.
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