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Research shows a dramatic fall in the number of people who believe that children exist.



Dramatic results from a survey carried out by a leading charitable organisation published today show that the number of people who believe in children has fallen to 13% of the population, the lowest figure since records began. The scientists behind the study postulate that the belief may die out entirely unless the government steps in and intervenes.

"What we're seeing is traditional beliefs being replaced by newer ones" said Helen Lovejoy, spokesperson for the charity involved. "People used to believe in children, santa, and faeries at the bottom of the garden but that has now shifted to homeopathic medicine, the omnipotence of celebrity and the healing power of stones. Unless the government is prepared to do something right now to halt the decline the belief in children may vanish altogether."

Aging pop star Paul Gadd was unavailable for comment.