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>From _The Onion_:
> 
> GHOST OF CARL SAGAN WARNS AGAINST DANGERS OF SUPERSTITION
> ITHACA, NY--Appearing as a hovering, wraith-like vision above the
> Cornell University Physics Building where he taught for years, the
> ghost of recently deceased astronomer/author Carl Sagan warned former
> colleagues Monday against a belief in superstition. "Exercise
> skepticism!" Sagan said, clanking a large metal chain. "Whenever
> possible, there must be independent confirmation of all facts
> pertaining to any so-called 'magical' or 'mystical' event or
> phenomenon!" Added Sagan: "One should always encourage vigorous debate
> on the nature of rational inquiry and empirical evidence. A thinking
> person must always utilize the scientific method, or wear the chains
> of superstition throughout eternity!" Cornell physics department head
> Arthur Ludyvik said that he would heed Sagan's warning and buy a
> special anti-superstition crystal amulet and incense cone.
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Brian Siano - siano en cceb.med.upenn.edu


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