The meaning we ascribe to facts
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. As they lay down
for the night, Holmes said:
"Watson, look up into the sky and tell me what you see".
Watson said "I see millions and millions of stars".
Holmes: "And what does that tell you?"
Watson: "Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies
and potentially billions of planets. Theologically, it tells me that God
is great and that we are small and insignificant.
Meteorologically, it tells me that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.
What does it tell you?"
Holmes: "Somebody stole our tent".
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