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[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works 17 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Science does sometimes lie.

Hm, imo, science doesn't lie — scientists lie. It need not even be a lie — it could simply be a misinterpretation of data. As long as proper science was done, and documented, reproduction of the experiment will get to the bottom of its accuracy.