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"I am born in an instant and can live forever. I never breathe yet I spread faster than disease. One of me can destroy a lifetime's reputation. What am I?"

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Answer: A Lie. A lie is created in a moment but its consequences can last indefinitely. Lies spread with extraordinary speed. A single lie can undo a lifetime of honest reputation.

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