[freebilly]

Well, Galileo proved, rather conclusively, that 2 objects of differing weights will fall at the same speed rather than at differing speeds.

I think the theory that the earth revolves around the sun has been proved, also....

[Rudder]

2 objects of differing weights will fall at the same speed rather than at differing speeds.That's empirical observation...what's the theory?

[TChad]

I think the theory that the earth revolves around the sun has been proved, also....

Nope.

http://www.alaska.net/~clund/e_djublonskopf/Flatearthsociety.htm

[edsheppa]

Well, Galileo proved, ...

He did nothing of the sort. Proof is a deductive concept. Scientific theories are never proved but may be or disproved by evidence. When the evidence aligns with the theory we say it confirms the theory, but this isn't the same as proof.

Now you know.