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Something someone claims as a fact could actually be a lie. Eg, “72% of statements people make on the internet are false” is false, but sounds like a fact to those unaware.
Thing is, not all facts are true. And once you think you’re being lied to, there’s little chance of being convinced otherwise.
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Something someone claims as a fact could actually be a lie. Eg, “72% of statements people make on the internet are false” is false, but sounds like a fact to those unaware.
That seems to be contrary to the standard definition of “fact”. Perhaps you meant to say:
Okay, to be pedantic, “not all things presented as fact are true”
Well that sure changes the message of your first comment…