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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

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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

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