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“Lies, damned lies, and statistics” is a phrase describing the persuasive power of numbers, particularly the use of statistics to bolster weak arguments. It is also sometimes colloquially used to doubt statistics used to prove an opponent’s point[by whom?].
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A moving nose is all this sheep can do on video? A few still images? No real magic numbers here.
A lost, overgrown sheep found in Australian scrubland was shorn for perhaps the first time on Thursday, yielding 40 kilograms (89 pounds) of wool — the equivalent of 30 sweaters — and shedding almost half his body weight.
Source: Lost Australian sheep gets a much-needed shearing that yields 89 pounds of fleec
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