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The most erroneous stories are those we think we know best - and therefore never scrutinize or question.
-Stephen Jay Gould
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The Most Erroneous Stories Are Those We

Stephen Jay Gould
The most erroneous stories are those we think we know best - and therefore never scrutinize or question.
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