[alexander_busek]

If it’s salt or ice it’s a little odd that those are the only spots on Ceres’ surface.

No, no implications at all. Just a straightforward statement.

Then I ask you: Would it be less odd if it were something other than salt or ice? If not, then why not simply say: "It's a little odd that those are the only spots on Ceres's surface" - and not restrict it by mentioning salt or ice?

Regards,

[TigersEye]

If not, then why not simply say: "It's a little odd that those are the only spots on Ceres's surface" - and not restrict it by mentioning salt or ice?

Because the scientists only mentioned salt and ice as their guesses.

[Born to Conserve]

Dude! Lay off the coffee!