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This shows that Benford's law only works when the data is not random, such as natural data gathered in real life. This is because natural data is generated following a power law, which is common in nature. This shows that Benford's law only works when the data is not random, such as natural data gathered in real life. This is because natural data is generated following a [power law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_law), which is common in nature.