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WEATHER · SATIRE · CIRCULAR REASONING

Rainfall Still Concentrated in Places Where It Rains

A geographical investigation finds dry regions receive significantly less rain than wet ones.

Authorities are investigating whether wet places are unfairly monopolizing the rain supply.

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THE BORING FACT

Rainfall measurements are higher in locations receiving precipitation than in locations that remain dry.

OUR PROFESSIONAL CONCLUSION

Authorities are investigating whether wet places are unfairly monopolizing the rain supply.

REALITY CHECK · CIRCULAR REASONING

Unfortunately, there's a small problem.

The comparison defines groups using the outcome itself, then presents the obvious difference as a discovery.

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