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When things are correlated it means one thing predicts the other, but it doesn't mean it causes the other. I'll give an example.

Golden anniversaries and hair loss are correlated. Now if you didnt know this phrase you would think long marriages causes hair loss, but its just that if your reach your golden anniversary it means youre probably very old, which accompanies hair loss. Correlated, not caused!

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