Here, word-for-word, is an example of how certain “translation” systems manage to mangle text that we at the JREF regularly receive from applicants for the million-dollar prize. This person – a male, I assume – apparently thinks he can prove the existence of “jinns,” one of the Iranian supernatural notions.  (“Jinn” variations are "djinn,” genie," “jiin,” and "jinni-," if that helps at all.) In Iranian mythology, there are jinns, humans and angels – similar to the Christian versions, wings and all – and they’re mentioned in the Koran (Coran, Kuran, Quran, Qur'an, Qur’a-n, or al-Qur’a-n, your choice). Just like us, these critters can choose to be good, evil, or neutrally benevolent. Lots of luck handling that situation…

In any case, here’s what just presented itself to me.  You can understand my problem, I believe…

Hi Dr.James
How much distance possible with this request is for a prize?
I'm living one of the Iranian cities
But
You're in the U.S.

And I loved
You ask me all the important and confidential Ask?
I'm an elf to help you answer
More to ensure you
I know that the right to say
Because anyone who does not accept the existence of supernatural beings
And this is annoying

Ask questions that it answers its just you know
My answer to them surprises you do
Jiin has the power of your mind to find knowledge
This is very interesting

Jiin knows what you and I do not know

Ask to make sure

Thank Dr. Randi

Yassin Ghasemi
Iran – Zahedan



Yes, I do this every day, though the valiant Banachek has the delight of actually handling any application that reaches the stage of being tested.

(muffled laughter is heard from Fort Lauderdale)