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Here's a falsehood list about falsehood lists:

1. I'll never need to learn a falsehood list, so I can skip it.

2. A falsehood list is complete at the time of writing.

3. OK, but it will surely get updated with new falsehoods and clarifications.

4. Skimming the falsehood list is all I need to do to learn it.

5. OK, but surely I'll remember to recheck the falsehood list once I actually need to, right?

6. If a falsehood doesn't immediately make sense to me, there must be something wrong with it, despite the author having domain expertise that I don't.

Literally had to point out just last night how UTC is not sufficient in all scenarios. I swear it happens every 6 mos on Reddit.




7. These lists are meant to be for entertainment only




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