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What is the "red herring" fallacy?

A) Using too many examples
B) Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the real issue
C) Appealing to authority
D) Using statistics incorrectly

Explanation

A red herring is a logical fallacy that distracts from the main issue by introducing something irrelevant.

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