1. 1 How many planets in the Solar System?

2. 2 is in orbit around the Sun is in orbit around the Sun has sufficient mass to assume a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape has sufficient mass to assume a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape has cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit has cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit A ‘Planet’... as defined by the IAU 24 Aug 2006

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4. 4 Is the Turin Shroud genuine?

5. 5 Long history in Art and Church tradition Long history in Art and Church tradition Weaving pattern (3:1 Twill) is consistent with 1st C. Syrian textiles Weaving pattern (3:1 Twill) is consistent with 1st C. Syrian textiles Blood is real Blood is real No scientific consensus No scientific consensus The Turin Shroud

6. 6 Catholic Church has never endorsed it Catholic Church has never endorsed it Earliest official historical record is 14th Century Earliest official historical record is 14th Century Blood is type AB which only arose c.700AD Blood is type AB which only arose c.700AD In 1988 independent carbon-dating in Oxford, Zurich and Arizona agreed on a date of 1260-1390 with 95% confidence In 1988 independent carbon-dating in Oxford, Zurich and Arizona agreed on a date of 1260-1390 with 95% confidence The Turin Shroud

7. 7 Is the Turin Shroud genuine? History Art Science Faith Authority