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Seeing and Believing

By AMY WALDMAN
 

NEW DELHI

 

They call it muchnowa — the "face scratcher." In the eastern part of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, a mysterious flying object has supposedly attacked more than 100 sleeping villagers. They see a flashing light, feel an electric shock and a hard object, and emerge with scratched faces and limbs.

 

At least seven unexplained deaths have been attributed to the muchnowa, and the result has been mass hysteria — a panic that has yielded more deaths. The police killed one man when a mob stormed the station demanding protection. Another man killed his mother — ostensibly accidentally — while shooting at the mysterious light.

 

Theories about the cause abound, and the news media has reported each new one with delight. It may be an extraterrestrial being, or simply disoriented migratory birds or bats. Some blame genetically engineered insects from Pakistan; others, laser-equipped terrorists.

14 Comments

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6 months ago

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6 months ago

See! It doesnt mean you are old you can not do something heroic!. And that is what having courage and being calm can do. We should never underestimate our old folks . And just a hero she is, she never revealed her name for fame. Just gives us thoughts here: Give respect and love to our olds.

6 months ago

man can destroyed but not defeated,

6 months ago

incredible facts!

6 months ago

whoa.
I'm speechless.
Well, thanks for sharing. :D

6 months ago

. she is a brave old woman. maybe she exercise a lot in kung fu.. she is a brave old woman. shocking news.......nice post . thanks for sharing

6 months ago

very well

6 months ago

It is good to learn new things that benefit us. Thanks for this good post.

6 months ago

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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3 months ago

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3 months ago