Science, Non-science & Propaganda
At some point in time, more than 10.000 years ago, some paleolithic humanoid has found out that rubbing a hard stick into softwood produced friction heat that enables him to light a fire. Until this point, fire was a gift of the Gods when lightning struck. It was to be protected at all times and a fire that was extinguished was a huge calamity. The new technique freed early humanoids. It was an enterprising mind that questioned customs that were tens of thousands of years old. He faced a consensus of naysayers. Without those who question things, we would likely still live in caves.
William M. Briggs 
