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“Falsehood flies, and the truth comes limping after it” 😲
That’s not just an old saying. Research shows it’s true on social media too!
Misinformation tends to be a lot more engaging than truthful information. Keep reading to find out more!
You can help stop the spread of misinformation by simply pausing before sharing something.
Always think: “is this true?” before clicking send!
Sources: https://tinyurl.com/SUFLieSpeed
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“Falsehood flies, and the truth comes limping after it.”
— ScienceUpFirst | LaScienced'Abord (@ScienceUpFirst) July 5, 2022
That’s not just an old saying. Research shows it’s true on social media too!
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