Count Binface, a “fearless space warrior” who ran against Boris Johnson in last year's general election, has announced his plans to run for mayor of London. Vowing to “take out the trash”, Binface said he is throwing “his bin into the ring” because the race needs “shaking up”. A Gofundme page set up for the prospective candidate has already raised £1,390.
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Seven percent of Brazilians ‘are Flat-Earthers’
More than 11 million people in Brazil – 7% of the population - believe the Earth is flat, according to a polling firm. Brazilians who believe the Earth is flat are mostly men and often Catholics or evangelical Christians, the study found.
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