In logic, a read herring is a fallacy of distraction bringing up another point to distract the argument. In the financial world, a red herring is a prospectus of an upcoming business that is not complete but indicates the future stock.
In a mystery, a red herring is a false clue that leads the sleuth away from the villain. The red herring distracts the reader from knowing the true culprit.
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Thanks so much for sharing.
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Red herrings are my favorite herrings! Thanks for sharing these great suggestions, Chris. Best to Zara. Hugs!
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Thanks for reading, Teagan!
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