Yeah, I know they didn't, which is why I didn't use the word in my own quotes. My point was that seizing on "mysterious" is stupid. Scientists found something new to them and were fascinated. "Mysterious" might not be the most perfectly cromulent word for this situation, but it's close enough with regards to conveying their awe.
Discussing what was discovered is a far more interesting conversation that yet another rant about how some word in a headline feels like clickbait to someone. For a site that prides itself on fostering quality discussion, it surprises me that this sort of perspective is downvoted.
Discussing what was discovered is a far more interesting conversation that yet another rant about how some word in a headline feels like clickbait to someone. For a site that prides itself on fostering quality discussion, it surprises me that this sort of perspective is downvoted.