That may be true, or untrue. However, citing a stat from before anyone was born, isn't helpful in a modern context. Replying to this with "it is still true, b

That may be true, or untrue. However, citing a stat from before anyone was born, isn't helpful in a modern context. Replying to this with "it is still true, because", now that your citation fell flat on its face, may not be the best strategy.