Here's a contrary theory, one that says stagflation is no more likely than a revival of disco and bell-bottom pants.

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Contrary to an initial theory that the piece could have been lowered by a rope found still wrapped to it, the police department clarified Monday that a police officer had attached the rope last week to maneuver the part to better see a serial number and other indicators.

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Dr Brunton looked at the number of chicks fledged per nest in the colony she was observing and discovered that, contrary to the selfish-herd theory's predictions, pairs breeding near the edge of the colony were more successful than those at its centre.

ECONOMIST: Animal behaviour

The theory refuses to die despite ample evidence to the contrary.

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