Claim THR-11
Claim THR-11
The iron in human blood was forged in stars that died before the Earth formed.
- Its mark
- Known. Supported by robust, replicated evidence and accepted by the relevant scientific mainstream. Solid ground.
- Basis
- finding. A claim about how the world is, answerable to evidence.
- Where it appears in the book
- Chapter 3, Stardust and Covalent Bonds
- How it was checked
- Checked from reference; source to be re-checked
Sources
- Burbidge, E. M., Burbidge, G. R., Fowler, W. A., & Hoyle, F. (1957). Synthesis of the elements in stars. Reviews of Modern Physics, 29(4), 547-650. DOI 10.1103/RevModPhys.29.547
- Alwis, H. The Cathedral: Detailed Notes on the Text (manuscript, March 2026 version in the World Systems project).
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