The BBC has the news version – Germany court orders measles sceptic to pay 100,000 euros

A German biologist who offered €100,000 (£71,350; $106,300) to anyone who could prove that measles is a virus has been ordered by a court to pay up.

Stefan Lanka, who believes the illness is psychosomatic, made the pledge four years ago on his website.

The reward was later claimed by German doctor David Barden, who gathered evidence from various medical studies. Mr Lanka dismissed the findings.

But the court in the town of Ravensburg ruled that the proof was sufficient.

The guy is supposedly a biologist, but believes that small children can convince themselves to have a measurably high temperature, break out with a spotty rash, and even die. As someone who has had the measles, along with my brothers, I can definitely guarantee that it wasn’t our idea.

So how do we get the Koch brothers into this Ravensburg court? 😈

The front of the race have finished their 24-hour stops so the race is on.

Jason Campeau and Thomas Waerner are in another race, for Rookie of the Year. Jason just completed his first Quest in 7th place.

At the very back of the race is Ellen Halverson (35), the only person to have won two Red Lanterns. She is positioned to pick up her third.

Gerald Sousa and Christine Roalofs have both scratched, but no word yet as to why.

Beyond Nulato
1 Aaron Burmeister (63)
At Nulato
2 Aliy Zirkle (32)
Beyond Koyukuk
3 Jeff King (59)
At Koyukuk
4 Mitch Seavey (18)
5 Dallas Seavey (46)
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3/14 is Albert’s birthday and

Π Day.

I assume you have all shopped for the perfect gift.

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