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What's a true fact that is so misleading it's borderline misinformation? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 2 years ago by 6mementomori to c/[email protected]

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What would be some fact that, while true, could be told in a context or way that is misinfomating or make the other person draw incorrect conclusions?

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[–] MrPear 32 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Wait, so you're telling me that there are no vending machines in the ocean that are preying on people swimming in the water?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 years ago (2 children)

There may be, the ocean is deep and not thoroughly explored.

[–] MrPear 7 points 2 years ago

You're scaring me! Just the thought of having a swim and then suddenly hearing a bag of chips getting stuck behind a glass panel sends shivers down my spine.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

I think this is going to become a stock response for me

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Du Dun

Du Dun Du Dun

[–] Storca 2 points 2 years ago

Num num