Philosophy: Bertrand Russell asked: suppose I claim a tiny teapot o…

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Did you know? Bertrand Russell asked: suppose I claim a tiny teapot orbits the sun, too small for our telescopes — can you prove it does not? No. But the burden of proof lies with the claimant, not the denier. "Russell's teapot" is still often used in religious debates.

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Bertrand Russell asked: suppose I claim a tiny teapot orbits the sun, too small for our telescopes — can you prove it does not? No. But the burden of proof lies with the claimant, not the denier. "Russell's teapot" is still often used in religious debates.

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