I disbelieved people who told me a popular song was somewhat inspired by The Kansas City Royals.

http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/11/27/a-national-geographic-photo-inspired-pop-star-lorde-to-write-her-hit-royals/

I am also listening to this.

http://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/your-deceptive-mind-a-scientific-guide-to-critical-thinking-skills.html

And in it the information is given that one need to expect coincidences based upon the fact that there are so many people in this world that they are bound to happen.

I feel like an idiot. I told people that someone from Downunder could not have been even a little bit by a baseball team from here.

I was wrong. I've become too skeptical I think because I was arrogantly ignorant in telling people here that I thought it was wishfull thinking on our part.

"I've become too skeptical..."

No such thing :) That you were wrong doesn't mean you were "too skeptical," it simply means you spoke without bothering to do your research. That's got nothing to do with being skeptical.

The song itself isn't about the Kansas City Royals. Not even a little bit. It's interesting that an image she saw long ago stuck with her, and may have been part of the "inspiration" for her song, but she didn't write the song about the Kansas City Royals or George Brett.

If I could make a suggestion, use this experience not as an indication that you were "too skeptical," but as an indication that it's OK to admit when you don't know. And then if you want to find out, go do research. That's *always* better than making assumptions. :)

Thank you. very good advice.

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> Thank you. very good advice.

You're very welcome.

Oh, and...go Giants! :)

Um, Go Royals!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlcIKh6sBtc

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Pretty sure I am in love with you; I hope you are a man! Your words are so humble, sincere and honest. Touch my heart-

I love baseball as well! Go Kansas City, what a game that was last night!