We abandoned the flat Earth theory, geocentrism, alchemy and astronomy, but acce
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We abandoned the flat Earth theory, geocentrism, alchemy and astronomy, but accepted the idea of rocks on the Moon, solid matter being composed mainly of empty space, invisible bodies causing diseases, etc. Many things that belonged to the domain of science fiction are now everyday reality, like submarines, airplanes, telephones, escalators, cloning. What we see today is a number of theories claiming scientific status, which the mainstream science regards as pure fantasy. But who knows, may be one day, there will be a way to prove them true.
I would like you to discuss some examples of such theories, presenting your opinion on them: Do you think they could possibly be proven true, or do you think there are patently false? Why?
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It is true to say that various concepts that today look like a bizarre fantasy can become true in future, some of these concepts are:
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