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Originally Posted by blueash
So if there were a well designed study and the findings were the opposite of that which you might define as common sense, which would you believe? It was common sense that the earth was flat, that the sun went around the earth, that the stars and the planets effected our lives, that the devil caused epilepsy, that drawing blood cured illnesses, that white people were better than black or brown or yellow or red people. I know which I'd use to make my decisions when the two are in conflict.
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I agree. But, as an engineer, I trust that buildings are designed for safety. But, whenever I step into an elevator, I always look to see if there is a floor to step onto. To me, that is common sense.