16 Stats That Sound Made Up (But Aren't)

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"Statistics can be misleading." It's an important phrase to keep in mind when reading opinionated news stories, or to repeat like a mantra when attempting to maintain your sanity in the face of the truly terrifying data. We asked our readers to dig up statistics that will cause you to lock yourself in a closet for a little while. The winner is below, but first the runners up ...

Entry by Nirgal

CRACKEDC COM The budget to send the Curiosity Rover to Mars is less than the worldwide military expenditure for thirteen hours.

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