• Pigeon@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      The phrase “red herring” originated because the u.s. navy mistook fish noises for incredibly stealthy russia submarines for years :P

      Could be anything

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        1 year ago

        “Red herring” as a term originates from the early 1800s. Although you’re absolutely right on the larger point; the ocean is noisy and sound carries, there’s no telling what it was.