Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense. (Carl Sagan)

Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.

Carl Sagan

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