People believe unbelievable things because it's self-flattering to think that you are intellectually daring enough to accept what others find preposterous.

Christopher Buckley
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There is a growing tendency in the modern world to believe in the impossible. Whether it is UFOs, ghosts, precognition, or other things that are out of this world. It is perfectly logical to believe that anything that cannot be explained through traditional means must be true. However, this idea can lead us down the wrong path. If you are not careful, you may start believing in an impossible conclusion simply because it sounds interesting.

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