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What is the exact number of times a lie must be repeated to become true? (lemmy.ca)
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[–] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Common misconception! Every lie has 0.2% chance of becoming true every time it is said, so some lies stay false after hundreds of times, others become true after 3 repetitions.