The scholarly record is an ever-evolving network – or graph – of truth assertions on which each discipline bases its discussions, and against which each discipline measures its progress. But what if the scholarly record is missing a significant number of truths? In this article, you will learn about the scholarly record, what it comprises, and what’s missing. You’ll discover that the volume – and value – of what’s missing, called grey literature, has been. Grey literature is a costly asset that’s going to waste. Medical Writing. 2022;31(4)44-48. https://doi.org/10.56012/ajel9043