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What's a true fact that is so misleading it's borderline misinformation? (lemmy.world)
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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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[โ€“] 92 points 3 years ago (4 children)

Dihydrogen Monoxide, commonly used in laundry detergent and other cleaning supplies, is also present in Subway sandwiches

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  • [โ€“] 35 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    FACT: 100% of people that consume Dihydrogen Monoxide die.

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  • [โ€“] 18 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Wrong, a mortality of 94.5% has been shown not even close to 100%.

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  • [โ€“] 15 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    One could say that people who haven't died yet don't have a cause of death yet so they can't be counted.

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