In the salem witchcraft trials of 1692, hundreds of people were accused of witchcraft, yet only five were convicted and killed. almost 150 people, mostly women, were accused of witchcraft. luckily, no one was put to death for being a witch. after discerning "which witch was which," three witches were executed.

Which suggests the most critical aspect of the peak oil theory? 1) controversy rages over rumors that the fracking lobby in washington has influenced the statistics. 2) supporters and critics argue endlessly over the rate of extraction and shape of the bell curve. 3) saudi arabia will soon have to begin fracking, leading to protests and further destabilization. 4) a new oil discovery means a fresh peak cycle, making that region the target of aggressors.