studies have shown 

What you say when you're trying to convince someone that you know the facts because you're an academic and you've read completely legitimate studies funded by unbiased corporations, but you can't remember right now where you read it or what the paper is titled. But they should totally trust you because you know your shit and are one fart smeller.

Also known as a blind cite.

Studies have shown that fluoride in the water aids in prevention of cavities, despite the fact that fluoride is a topical medicine historically used as a rat poison.

studies have shown by Wolfin_ October 27, 2018