Disagree wholeheartedly with the conclusion here. Even though the story is untrue, sharing it is a fantastic way for students to grapple with a new concept and come to grips with the real problem of biased datasets. They'll remember it for their whole careers and share the wisdom with others too.
The death of mythology in the age of science has really done a disservice to mankind.
The death of mythology in the age of science has really done a disservice to mankind.