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Bady@lemmy.ml to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago

What are some notable scams in history that went unnoticed for so long?

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What are some notable scams in history that went unnoticed for so long?

Bady@lemmy.ml to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago
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  • The_Walkening [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    2 years ago

    Homeopathy. It’s literally based on the idea that diluting stuff turns it into a remedy.

    • Kuori [she/her]@hexbear.net
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      joke’s on you, i’ve been drinking 100000x distilled dinosaur piss and i’m growing stronger by the day

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        Ah, the Bear Grylls diet.

      • pseudonym@monyet.cc
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        Wait… Distilled?

        • Kuori [she/her]@hexbear.net
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          i’m glad someone said something

          no comment though bougie-wink

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      Homeopaths: thoroughly confused by cordial.

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