Chariots of the Gods and H. Priori (Score 1)

This story reminds me of two things:

First, when Von Daniken (ancient aliens visited us and gave us tech) was big in the 70's and the great hyper-rationalist Carl Sagan refused to summarily dismiss his outlandish claims, instead insisting on meticulously refuting his arguments one by one.

It also reminds me of the incredible flak that the "discover" of the link 'tween Helicobacter pylori and ulcers recieved. The man was a total pariah, and it's a shame I can't think of his name right now, because millions of people can now eliminate their ulcers entirely.

Just 10 years ago, the medical establishment was giving this guy grief and telling people like my dad to "get less stress" and "drink milk". The Barbarians! Who knows what therapies we now rely on (radiation, chemo, marrow transplants) will seem medieval in only a few short years.

Maybe this guy has noticed an effect that the establishment will more precisely explain, and some good will come of his work.

(Unfortunately, what this guy is claiming is a little too extraordinary.)