When you see a chart* with a non zero-based Y-axis you can be sure that the article that includes the chart either has an agenda or tries to sensationalize thin

When you see a chart* with a non zero-based Y-axis you can be sure that the article that includes the chart either has an agenda or tries to sensationalize things. * Note: there are few exceptions where the absolute value is not important, only the fluctuations are, e.g. stock charts.