11.   But the fact is that none of these are visions of what I recognize as life.

12.   But the fact is that the very lack of evidence seems to fan the flames of suspicion.

13.   But the fact is that the way we live our lives often assumes a belief about them, one way or another.

14.   But the fact is, it never should have come to that.

15.   But the most surprising fact about this is that all these events took place during the deposition of a single graptolite zone.

16.   But these facts are not indicative of a significantly lower priority, nor necessarily of a substantially more modest achievement.

17.   But worse is the fact that the same accidents happen time and time again.

18.   Even such observable facts as churchgoing are hard to interpret.

19.   Even worse was the fact that very few government officials appeared to be aware of the true nature of the missions.

20.   Explanations after the facts are of course very useful but the hallmark of a successful research programme is predictions.