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Alternative Facts To Consider

We live in an interesting time where the truth is under attack, so it might be useful to get used to new realities.

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Alternative Facts To Consider
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  • The Atlanta Falcons didn’t lose the Super Bowl. They just succeeded in facilitating the biggest comeback in the event’s history.
  • Alcohol found to be 100% healthier than smoking when measuring long-term lung effects.
  • Nintendo WiiU more powerful than Xbox 1 and PS4 playing Mario Kart.
  • Weather was bright and sunny during President Trump’s acceptance speech compared to hurricane Katrina.
  • English majors have the most marketable skills compared to the other Starbucks workers.
  • Global Warming declared a hoax because it gets colder from Fall to Winter.
  • Straight white men incapable of having privilege because some found to get sad sometimes.
  • Binge-watching entire seasons in one night found to be healthy behavior according to Netflix executives.
  • Red solo cups rated most useful by ping-pong enthusiasts.
  • IPhone 7 and 7s most successful Iphones since previous year.
  • Immigrants most likely to commit crimes by foreigners.
  • U.S. District Senior Judge James Robart of Seattle makes an outrageous decision when blocking Trump’s travel ban by deliberately doing his job.
  • Soda found to be part of a healthy, balanced diet when cheat meals are included.
  • Emotional detachment found to be the top way to avoid getting hurt by meaningful relationships.
  • The problem currently being faced is consistently rated the most daunting ever.
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