Does Its science really make a claim factual?
“It’s science”
Not necessarily true
Summary
The phrase “It’s science” does not guarantee accuracy; many widely repeated claims labeled as scientific have been debunked. Assertions should be evaluated on evidence, not merely on the appeal to science.
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- Interesting Science Facts Confirmed and Debunked | HowStuffWorks
When reeling off dubious facts (like lemmings plunging off cliffs en masse), there's no better retort to a skeptical audience than calmly explaining that it's not just true - it's science...right?
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