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IbogaProject

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4. Anecdotes aren't evedence

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 12:45 PM

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We have all heard about some schlub who smoked until the last week of their life in their 90s, but that doesn't take account for the thousands who died in their 50s and 60s instead of their 70s and 80s.

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A few weeks back, I met a woman at a celebration of life luncheon who had had two cats, [View all] MIButterfly Tuesday OP

You Are a Caring Pet Parent, MIButterfly wyn borkins Tuesday #1

Good on ya. I don't believe the woman's cats were that old, spooky3 Tuesday #2

It's so hard to make that determination Deep State Witch Tuesday #3

Anecdotes aren't evedence IbogaProject Tuesday #4

You are a loving and responsible pet parent, and I understand. niyad Tuesday #5

All of our outdoor cats received their vaccinations as required per the vet. cksmithy Tuesday #6

Vaccines for cats, just like humans are very positive Nigrum Cattus Tuesday #7