cult

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The persistence of this faith despite repeated evidence reminds me of the famous 1950s study of cult members who kept expecting UFOs to arrive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Endless Pens, which imports cult brands like Kilk in Turkey and Leonardo in Italy, is in a camp of smaller businesses that don’t want to sue—they can’t afford it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As Isaac Asimov observed, “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been.”

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

There was even a World Series star coming out of the bullpen, new cult hero Will Klein entering the game to the night’s loudest ovation and throwing a scoreless inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He was intrigued with the cult of Rajneesh himself, rather than the guru’s practices.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady