We Solve the 49ers Viral Conspiracy Theory
The San Francisco 49ers' injury woes sparked a viral conspiracy theory blaming a nearby electrical substation, but a deep investigation by Science Versus and Pablo Torre Finds Out reveals the science doesn't support it — and the data behind the team's injury rate is more nuanced than fans
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