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It has also been accused of [[scientific fraud]] for its part in broadcasting a [[NOVA (PBS)]] program claiming to have discovered how the [[Egyptian pyramids]] were constructed. Publicity for the program claimed that only ancient methods were used,<ref> "To understand how the ancient pyramid builders might have gone about their colossal tasks, Mr. Ahmed's men will confine themselves to the materials and tools available in ancient times as much as possible." [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/1915mpyramid.html NOVA | Transcripts | This Old Pyramid | PBS] </ref>  
 
It has also been accused of [[scientific fraud]] for its part in broadcasting a [[NOVA (PBS)]] program claiming to have discovered how the [[Egyptian pyramids]] were constructed. Publicity for the program claimed that only ancient methods were used,<ref> "To understand how the ancient pyramid builders might have gone about their colossal tasks, Mr. Ahmed's men will confine themselves to the materials and tools available in ancient times as much as possible." [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/1915mpyramid.html NOVA | Transcripts | This Old Pyramid | PBS] </ref>  
 
but actually all but 3 or 4 of the massive blocks were placed with modern machinery, i.e., a [[front end loader]].<ref>"NOVA used a front-end loader and modern steel tools to build a tiny, unfinished pyramid, and so, NOVA's claim to have solved the problems of pyramid construction are invalid. [http://www.margaretmorrisbooks.com/xcerpt01.html] </ref>
 
but actually all but 3 or 4 of the massive blocks were placed with modern machinery, i.e., a [[front end loader]].<ref>"NOVA used a front-end loader and modern steel tools to build a tiny, unfinished pyramid, and so, NOVA's claim to have solved the problems of pyramid construction are invalid. [http://www.margaretmorrisbooks.com/xcerpt01.html] </ref>
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PBS is known for their liberal bias on many of the television programs being offered.
    
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