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* Rotting garbage produces rats

* Rotting garbage produces rats

Experiments in the 1600s through the 1800s discredited this idea. These experiments took the form of allowing meat to rot in sealed and semi-sealed containers ([[Francesco Redi]], 1668), which demonstrated that maggots only formed in meat that flies laid eggs in; and by storing sterilized soup in bottles that prevented dust and bacteria from entering ([[Louis Pastuer]], 1860).

Experiments in the 1600s through the 1800s discredited this idea. These experiments took the form of allowing meat to rot in sealed and semi-sealed containers ([[Francesco Redi]], 1668), which demonstrated that maggots only formed in meat that flies laid eggs in; and by storing sterilized soup in bottles that prevented dust and bacteria from entering ([[Louis Pasteur]], 1860).

Today, the term is frequently misused in creationist literature <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia

Today, the term is frequently misused in creationist literature <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia