What is it that is so awesome about birds? If you ask people that question, chances are they will likely respond with "they can fly!" .... It appears that there is not much a
bird cannot do (other than use a computer).

1. scientific evidence suggests that assumptions based on anecdotes may be incorrect

2. reproducible anecdote allows people to assume knowledge, despite a lack of replicated scientific evidence

3. scientists propose explanations for their findings, which allow other scientists to create rival explanations and hypotheses

4. reproducibility in anecdotal observations