Original, and quite a few subsequent BB predictions had a smooth blackbody curve. However, one has to consider the precision of those predictions. Only recently have models and techniques arose that can give precise enough predictions to even approach the 1/100,000th fluctuations. You can't hold it against a theory if the first general attempts, and even latter more refined attempts, aren't exactly on the dot.<br /><br />The fact that BB theory <i>can</i> address the 1/100,000 fluctuations at all, but still give us the smooth curve predicted if you don't go over it with such a fine toothed comb, is to be expected of any successful theory.<br /><br /><br />For instance, nobody is going around ranting that Newtons laws don't work at all, they cannot apply to anything, just because they produce the wrong answer at relativistic velocities.<br /><br />Asking for the first prediction to be spot on absolutely correct is asking for the impossible. I certainly don't reciprocate those standards when I chat with people about views I'm skeptical about. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p align="center"><font color="#c0c0c0"><br /></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#999999"><em><font size="1">--------</font></em></font><font color="#999999"><em><font size="1">--------</font></em></font><font color="#999999"><em><font size="1">----</font></em></font><font color="#666699">SaiphMOD@gmail.com </font><font color="#999999"><em><font size="1">-------------------</font></em></font></p><p><font color="#999999"><em><font size="1">"This is my Timey Wimey Detector. Goes "bing" when there's stuff. It also fries eggs at 30 paces, wether you want it to or not actually. I've learned to stay away from hens: It's not pretty when they blow" -- </font></em></font><font size="1" color="#999999">The Tenth Doctor, "Blink"</font></p> </div>