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Re: [Phys-l] "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof."



On Mar 23, 2011, at 2:32 AM, Bernard Cleyet wrote:

In searching for the above, I discovered that Sagan did not originate the expression, tho modified and popularized it. Instead, it has a long history "going back" at least to Hume.

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bc first read quoted by JD, and donates to Wikipedia; so should you., well, maybe, not everyone.


not-so-small nit-pick: Sagan never said "proof", he said evidence. not sure about Hume, but the difference is significant.


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