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by neilv 412 days ago
To me, my friend (who's always been sincere) saying that a doctor told them something, is more credible than some random person saying that the chance a doctor actually told them that is close to zero.
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This is why using anecdotes to determine truth is not reliable.
do you need to make a study to know if your teenager hasnt showered when they smell bad?