True True Lie Puns

In Venezuela most people seem to believe that the Captaincy General of Venezuela was one of the poorest Spanish colonies, which is true for the 16th century and the former half of the 17th century; but actually, authors like Ramón Díaz Sánchez wrote that 18th and 19th century Venezuela was the 2nd most prosperous agrarian colony, just after Cuba. Also, according to Giuseppe de Corso, Venezuela during the late 18th and early 19th century was the third colony in terms of PBI per capita, just after Cuba and México. Even during the colonial period there are the writings of some French officials (who all seem to conclude that Venezuela was a very nice place) and Humboldt, who says that Caracas was one of the nicest cities in the world, and talks very positively about Venezuela in general.

There's also the people who believe that Caracas just had 2 cars when José Gregorio Hernández was road killed, when there actually were 700.

Bonus: this is not believed here, but some people say Juan Vicente Gómez was Stalin's father. A very weird conspiracy theory...

Yesterday I was surprised to find out that many people on this subreddit don't know that many lies Usopp told through the series happened later on in the series, making his lies more like prophecies.

In fact, some people even call it a bad theory before bothering to actually look up how many of his lies came true.

So, as a reminder for the subreddit:

Usopp's lies are prophecies theory

Every theory needs evidence, so let's start with that.

The color spread that started it all

This theory rose in popularity after some readers noticed peculiar text on Usopp's swimsuit in this color spread: [take a look at Usopp's swimsuit] {https://www.opfanpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/1-16.jpg}

List of lies that became true:

1. Usopp was introduced as a character similar to the main character from the story "The boy who cried wolf". His first lie in the series, pirates coming to attack the village, happened in the same arc we were introduced to him.

2. While telling stories of his brave adventures to Kaya, he mentions a large goldfish whose poop is so big that it becomes an island. At the end of Little Garden arc, we see Dorry and Broggy beat a large goldfish, while mentioning that its poop is so big that it becomes an island.

3. He spoke to Kaya about a country of dwarves, which was confirmed when we were introduced to the Tontatta.

4. Mentioned a huge mole to Kaya, later ended up fighting mrs. Merry Christmas in Arabasta.

5. Spoke of a cerberus in one of his stories - Thriller Bark arc had the Straw Hats meet a cerberus zombie.

6. Mentioned a dragon in one of his stories - the crew met a dragon in Punk Hazard.

7. Although a bit more vague, he said that he's an expert sniper, which is true nonetheless of him being Sogeking.

8. Said that Luffy's 30 million bounty is actually his. Later down the line, Usopp's first bounty ends up being 30 million.

9. To get the monster trio's attention, Usopp yelled that a beautiful swordswoman is coming carrying meat. This happened with Rebecca in Dressrosa.

10. Called himself a singing pirate in Skypiea, later on got a catchy theme song as Sogeking.

11. MISTRANSLATION Usopp often mentions how he has "can't go to that island" disease. Oden flashback spoilers: >!turns out the disease is real since Buggy got it before the crew could reach Laugh Tale!<

List of lies that have yet to come true:

1. Being born on Sniper Island. He was most likely born in Syrup Village, but it's possible that b

Is it? Is it actually possible to find the one and settle down and grow old together? I need to know cause this shit is stressing me tf out.

My whole entire life that I’ve studied science both in school, at museums, and for fun it’s always been an evolving, shifting and changing field. So I’m very perplexed why right now in this political climate of covid people are treating “science” in absolutes. As if it can’t change, be better, or be proven wrong. It’s a very dangerous mishandling of the field of science and a disservice to all its founders. Is it just because the fear to save a life outweighs the value in second guessing something?

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Nothing confirmed the falseness of Mormonism for me more than its limitless obsession with trying to establish its veracity. Shouldn’t truth be self-evident? Stand on its own? Require no defense? If you have to work so damn hard to convince everyone you have the truth, it’s pretty clear you don’t have it.

The name is pretty self-explanatory, just remember to.

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