A very common claim, but incorrect. Correlation absolutely does imply causation. The correct assertion is that correlation does not PROVE causation.
But when the same correlation is found, time and time again, through time and space, that provides stronger and stronger evidence. Is it ABSOLUTE proof? No, but again, that's never going to happen. At some point, any sane person is going to grasp the difference between the parachute and the clothing.
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