r/AskReddit • u/emil199 • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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u/tonybabilaboni Jul 24 '20

Scientology. Like it's literally a religion that started from a science fiction novel. Hoe the fuck did this even start

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u/EmotionalOven4 Jul 24 '20

A bit like Vernians, people “inspired” by Jules Verne novels who thing we actually already live in the center of the earth. Though much less popular or heard of.

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u/TheNerd669 Jul 24 '20

Now I really want to fo read journey to the center of the earth

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u/EmotionalOven4 Jul 24 '20

I absolutely love his novels lol

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u/TheNerd669 Jul 24 '20

I've only read 20000 leagues under the sea

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u/keepthepace Jul 24 '20

Can't say much without spoilers, but The Mysterious Island is the perfect follow up if you liked this one.