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Regarding the definition of "Theory" and "Fact" in science:
One of the most misused words today is also one of the most important to science: theory.
Many incorrectly see theory as the opposite of fact. The National Academy of Sciences provides concise definitions of these critical words: A fact is a scientific explanation that has been tested and confirmed so many times that there is no longer a compelling reason to keep testing it; a theory is a comprehensive explanation of some aspect of nature that is supported by a vast body of evidence generating testable and falsifiable predictions.
From the excellent article:
http://www.slate.com/articles/he…