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The theory of continental drift is notable in that mainstream scientists dismissed the theory for many decades, finally taking a look at the evidence for it after nearly an entire generation had passed (see [[scientific bias]]).  

The theory of continental drift is notable in that mainstream scientists dismissed the theory for many decades, finally taking a look at the evidence for it after nearly an entire generation had passed (see [[scientific bias]]).  

*"The reactions by the leading authorities in the different disciplines was so strong and so negative that serious discussion of the concept stopped."<ref name=wcd> [http://www.scientus.org/Wegener-Continental-Drift.html Wegener and Continental Drift Theory]</ref>

*"The reactions by the leading authorities in the different disciplines was so strong and so negative that serious discussion of the concept stopped."<ref name=wcd>[http://www.scientus.org/Wegener-Continental-Drift.html Wegener and Continental Drift Theory]</ref>

Like [[Semmelweis]], "Wegener did not have an explanation for how continental drift could have occurred."<ref name=wcd />

Like [[Semmelweis]], "Wegener did not have an explanation for how continental drift could have occurred."<ref name=wcd />

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