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That is not true. Old floppy disks often do not work anymore (old as in 15-20 years unused).
It is true. I said can retain data indefinitely, not will retain data forever.
(And in any case, being pedantic here misses the point.)
All indefinitely means is "not certain". So it could mean a week... Or a century.
These disks are pretty well understood. You should be good for a decade. At about 12-13 years it's risky and anything after 15... If it's still working, count yourself lucky.