Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Douglas Adams, "Last Chance to See"
If, like me, you heard about the scientists "trying to re-create the Big Bang" this morning and thought "I hope they don't mean actually, because that might be bad," then this is for you.
Update: link fixed. But it's ok, we're still here.