Isaac Asimov's phrase: "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka' but 'That's funny' " was presented to show:
A) that science does not proceed in simple predictable ways.
B) that science does proceed in simple predicable ways.
C) that science is fun.
D) that science is funny.

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Asimov's phrase highlights the fact that science is not always predictable and that new discoveries often come from unexpected or unusual observations, rather than following a straight-forward path. The phrase "That's funny" suggests an element of surprise or unexpectedness, which is often indicative of a new discovery in science.

Isaac Asimov's Phrase: "The Most Exciting Phrase to Hear in Science