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What's a true fact that is so misleading it's borderline misinformation? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by 6mementomori@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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What would be some fact that, while true, could be told in a context or way that is misinfomating or make the other person draw incorrect conclusions?

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 69 points 1 year ago (2 children)

One of my favorite Brian Regan bits kinda fits, maybe?

"In 1939, Germany invaded Poland. One thing led to another and the United States of America dropped two atomic bombs on the sovereign nation of Japan."

[–] Gsus4@lemmy.one 10 points 1 year ago

Clumsy. Did they at least pick them up on the way out?

[–] erogenouswarzone@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I love Brian Regan, but I haven't heard this bit. What's it from?

[–] juliebean@lemm.ee 22 points 1 year ago

it's from World War II