ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Two truths

Okay kiddo, have you ever played a game where you have to tell the truth? You know, you have to answer questions honestly and can't lie? Well, sometimes there are two true things that might not seem like they can both be true at the same time. This is called "two truths."

Let me give you an example: Someone might say "I love dogs" and someone else might say "I am allergic to dogs." Both of these things are true, but they seem like they can't both be true at the same time. How can you love something but also be allergic to it?

Well, it's because people have different experiences and feelings about things. Some people might love dogs so much that they are willing to deal with being allergic just to be around them. Others might love dogs but can't be near them because they get sick. Both of these things are true, even though they seem like they contradict each other.

So, "two truths" is just a way of saying that two things can be true at the same time, even if they seem like they're opposites or don't make sense together. It's a reminder that people have different experiences and feelings, and that's okay!
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