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Week 3 In class - Truth

Seeing is believing. Ravens are black.

 Common sense. All ravens are black.
An old Chinese saying "three (person) makes a tiger". Once an event is verified on numerous accounts, it becomes a fact. For example, 2 different sources of news. 

 Scientific research. Historical research and data indicate that ravens are black. Until proven otherwise.

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