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Is it just me or does anyone also get this odd feeling when people use phrases like "challenged a law of nature". Makes it sound like he did something that is physically impossible when he actually attempted something that was believed to be impossible or highly unlikely

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Yes, it's not only you, it'll less confusing and more accurate statement should be who challenged the understanding of natural laws but then the headline would not be sensational. Anything that challenged law of nature can be considered miracles for biblical examples the creation of Adam and Eve without parents, and Jesus virgin birth.

Well he ended up dying, so the lesson is clearly, be careful who you challenge.

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