This I did not know

68 per cent of all statictics are made up on the spot. Go figure.

In reply to bearmtnmartin:

Do you have any statistics to back up that claim?

bearmtnmartin wrote: 68 per cent of all statictics are made up on the spot. Go figure.

that was last year, 2015 its down to 67%, we are moving in the right direction

I've always heard that 95% of statistics are made up 65% of the time.

Also when AL Gore created the internet he created a law that states all information on the internet must be true.

And I have a bridge for sale if anyone is interested.

Abe Lincoln said that most of the stuff we read on the internet is false.

In reply to bearmtnmartin:

I'll guess the next thing you'll do is tell us that these public opinion polls are also bunk?

WOW Really Paul? wrote: In reply to bearmtnmartin: I'll guess the next thing you'll do is tell us that these public opinion polls are also bunk?

There is a small percentage chance you are correct. We are currently polling that very subject.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/pjvQFtlNQ-M

In reply to moparman76_69:

Is that bridge in New York or Arizona? I have a 51% chance of it being the one I want.

Optimists are half full of E36 M3.

I thought that this would be interesting facts, like how America has never lost a war when donkeys have been involved.

There are lies, damned lies and statistics.

Rufledt wrote:

Though 5/4's is a perfectly correct fraction.

all statistics are wrong but some are useful.

In reply to foxtrapper:

Correct, but improper.

Figures never lie, but liars always figure

foxtrapper wrote:

Rufledt wrote:

Though 5/4's is a perfectly correct fraction.

I rather like 5/4.

Dave Brubeck - Take Five

My favorite fraction is a fifth.

George Washington had wooden teeth.

Yes, I think forest fires should be abolished.

1988RedT2 wrote: My favorite fraction is a fifth.

Zing.

Appleseed wrote: In reply to foxtrapper: Correct, but improper.

Makes you wonder who decided on the name of this bank:

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