“An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling falsehood”
— Aldous Huxley
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Sometimes, a boring fact can be overshadowed by an exciting lie. Imagine a kid telling his friends that he saw a dragon. Even though dragons aren't real, the story is so fun and amazing that everyone wants to hear it. Meanwhile, another kid talks about how he saw a squirrel, which is true but not very interesting. People might ignore the true story because they are more attracted to the exciting, made-up one. This idea reminds us to be careful about believing things just because they sound cool or thrilling. In our everyday lives, it's important to look for the truth, even if it seems dull at first. This way, we aren't misled by something that just sounds more entertaining.
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Beliefs Deception Excitement Falsehood Honesty Misinformation Perception Reality Thrill Truth
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