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

submitted 2 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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[-] RIPSync@reddthat.com 199 points 2 years ago

Wearing your seatbelt increases your chances of dying from cancer.

[-] Holli25@slrpnk.net 25 points 2 years ago

This one is great! Made me think way too much

[-] pizza_pineapple@vlemmy.net 8 points 2 years ago

How?

[-] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 43 points 2 years ago

You'll live longer.

[-] owenfromcanada@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

It increases your chance of drowning, but not for the reason people usually think.

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