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Why the story of the Vegetable Lamb was believed

Tim Harford · 17 Sept 2026 · timharford.com

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  1. First, if most of our beliefs are handed to us by the society in which we live, it is vital that our society itself values truth and truth-telling.
  2. Second, it is never a bad idea to stop and think for a moment about what other people tell you.