Epidemic of Lies

It was the dream of a lifetime for George O'Leary: A chance to coach the world's most prestigious football team—Notre Dame's Fighting ...

Representative Barber Conable on False Principles

"Hell hath no fury like a vested interest masquerading as a moral principle."

—Representative Barber Conable

Falsified Resume Topples College Coach

On December 12, 2001, George O'Leary had to let go of a dream when, after only five days, he had to step down as the head football coach at the University ...

An African Proverb on Doublemindedness

"The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants."

Book Makes Adultery Polite

Judith E. Brandt has written a book called The 50-Mile Rule: Your Guide to Infidelity and Extramarital Etiquette. Here is an excerpt of an interview Brandt ...

Renowned Author Caught Lying

Even before historian Joseph Ellis became a best-selling author, he was famous for his vivid lectures. In his popular courses at the exclusive Mount Holyoke ...

The Biggest Lies

Some of the biggest lies ever told:

The check is in the mail.

You get this one; I'll pay next time.

My wife doesn't understand me.

Trust me, I'll ...

Deception in Hollywood

Film producer Linda Obst (Sleepless in Seattle and Contact) commented on the rampant deception that permeates Hollywood culture: “Inhale. Lie. Exhale. ...

Money Draws Flies

The Chicago Tribune (9/1/96) ran the story of Buddy Post, "living proof that money can't buy happiness." In 1988, he won $16.2 million in the Pennsylvania ...

Lies and Relics

What lies there are about relics! One claims to have a feather from the wing of the angel Gabriel, and the Bishop of Mainz has a flame from Moses' ...