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

submitted 3 years ago by 6mementomori@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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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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[–] CeruleanRuin@lemmy.one 2 points 3 years ago

The frequency with which I keep hearing this misconception repeated in popular media is boggling. Hell, I feel like I just heard it again recently in the new Star Trek.

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