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Visual aids reinforced the argument, showcasing the devastation and debris that was present shortly after the impacts, setting the scene for the discussion of theories surrounding the buildings' failures. Critics of the official narrative noted that prior to 9/11, no skyscraper had ever collapsed due to fire, raising questions about the unique circumstances of that day.
Questioning Official Reports
Critical to the discussion were the official reports produced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The debaters scrutinized these reports as lacking scientific rigor. They pointed to the rarity of global collapses in skyscrapers from fire damage and argued that it was implausible for three buildings to suffer such a catastrophic failure on the same day.