Yeah, that could have happened. It's possible. That is something you could prove. You can't prove dinosaurs ever existed. I feel it's far-fetched.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker doubts the existence of dinosaurs due to lack of personal proof.
- In plain terms
- It is possible dinosaurs existed but cannot be proven, so it seems far-fetched.
- What can you take from it?
- Uncertainty leads to dismissing established facts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What standards do you use to accept something as true?
Another view
Lack of personal proof does not negate historical or fossil evidence.
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