The dictionary is wrong – science can be a religion too

[DonCoquixote]

144. Look here

OK, let's take a look at the facts:

Lord Kelvin made a statement that slammed the idea of Heavier than air flight. Granted, he was not the only person doing that at the time, despite the fact that another person in the UK had already proved it possible back in 1853. His idea affected the development of Aeronautics in the UK, especially since he made a big deal of speaking against the idea of heavier than air flight and aeroplanes, and refusing to join the Aeronautic society:

http://zapatopi.net/kelvin/papers/interview_aeronautics_and_wireless.html

This was an idea he held on to as late as 1902, until those bike mechanics from North Carolina made an airpane work. Granted, once that happened, the British made airplane, but considering heavier than air flight was established in the UK back in 1853, we can see a sign of progress retarded. There was no reason the British could not have beaten the Wright Brothers to the airplane.

Oh, as a side note, I realize you are aggressive, however, slinging sarcasm (such as BS) does not help an argument. You have debated enough religious types to know that when the person starts pulling out insults, it is because they are insecure; don't repeat their mistakes.