fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the geek universe.
Prosperity Gospel: Let's break it down
The prosperity doctrine continues I first heard the prosperity doctrine preached in 1997. It will soon be thirty years, and I have not heard of one person becoming a millionaire by following the alleged principles. What I have noticed is that people who remain in these churches and continue to give their money are struggling.
By Cheryl E Preston9 months ago in Geeks
Rick Lagina: The Man Who Made Oak Island a Modern-Day Legend
Some people are drawn to fame. Others stumble into it. Rick Lagina? He was pulled toward something deeper — a mystery buried in stone and shadow, whispered through centuries, and etched into a remote island off the coast of Nova Scotia.
By Rukka Nova9 months ago in Geeks
Marty Lagina: The Reluctant Believer Who Transformed Oak Island Forever
He didn’t come looking for a legend. He came with spreadsheets, risk assessments, and an engineer’s sense of logic. He came to support his brother — to lend resources, not faith. And yet, season after season, year after year, Marty Lagina became something he never expected:
By Rukka Nova9 months ago in Geeks
Dr. Ian Spooner: The Scientist Who Brought Oak Island’s Secrets to the Surface
In a world driven by legends of lost gold, secret codes, and ancient booby traps, The Curse of Oak Island has always walked a tightrope between folklore and fact. And at the center of that delicate balance — cutting through the fog of conspiracy with a quiet, analytical mind — stands Dr. Ian Spooner.
By Rukka Nova9 months ago in Geeks
Why Taylor Swift Skipped the 2025 AMAs: The Real Reason Behind Her Absence
If you tuned in to the 2025 American Music Awards hoping to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift, you weren’t alone. With six nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, fans and media alike expected the global superstar to not only attend but to own the night. But instead, Taylor was noticeably absent. No red carpet walk. No performance. Not even a virtual appearance.
By Bevy Osuos9 months ago in Geeks
David Blankenship: The Silent Strength Behind Oak Island’s Greatest Hunt
When you think of Oak Island — that windswept enigma off the coast of Nova Scotia — names like Rick Lagina or Dan Blankenship immediately come to mind. But beneath the surface, away from the spotlight and often without fanfare, stood David Blankenship — a man whose quiet resolve and lifetime of sacrifice shaped the island's most enduring legacy.
By Rukka Nova9 months ago in Geeks
Dan Blankenship: The Relentless Treasure Hunter Who Gave His Life to Oak Island
In the shadowy mythology of Oak Island — that cursed patch of Nova Scotian land said to conceal everything from pirate gold to sacred relics — one name stands above all others: Dan Blankenship.
By Rukka Nova9 months ago in Geeks
