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(A) It fits into peoples agenda.

(B) Most people know almost nothing about statistics. Even those who use it on a every day base. Honestly, I'm afraid, I'm not really an exception.

I think if you have to guess between human evilness and stupidity the latter is more likely, right?

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Most people know almost nothing about statistics. Even those who use it on a every day base.

The same could be said of English.

Not every poster here calls English his or her first language. If you send me corrections, I very much appreciate it.

"on an everyday basis." <shared in the spirit of learning and mutual respect. Not snark>

Aside from the fact that more than half of the people in the world actually don't know anything about English, what does that have to do with..anything?

I do claim to be at least moderately familiar with the language, and have no idea why you're quoting that line.

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