Is it possible to be precise but not accurate?

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Bob K.
Aug 24, 2016

There are examples of calculations that are both...

Explanation:

The Anglican Archbishop James Ussher (1581 – 1656) once calculated the date of creation to 6 pm on October 22nd, 4004 BC. I personally doubt its accuracy, but find it to be awfully precise.

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