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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The real question is why didnโ€™t the one 7 years ago that also fit those criteria generate these conspiracy theories?

The main problem is you're assuming that conspiracy theorists are normal rational people who think these things through

[โ€“] burrito 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Trees are square! Haven't you ever seen lumber?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

How can trees be real if birds aren't real?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Yeah, where did you think square roots come from?