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...stirred mild dismay among the Buddhist faithful in Nong Khai, home of the actual fireballs. But the ITV documentary has sparked a full-fledged furor. Local politicians have threatened to sue ITV for more than $23 million; incensed residents staged a protest march; and Laos' ambassador to Thailand, Hiam Promjan, said his country was "shocked" by the claim. Real or fake, there seems to be little doubt about the incendiary properties of the fiery orbs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hot Spot | 11/17/2002 | See Source »

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