Being able to detect bullshit news stories is an acquired skill. You could do worse than reading this article for some pointers. And, as a bonus, a new poll shows that 37% of the readers of the article will be cancer-free by 2050!!
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Yes, we can appreciate the irony of sharing this story about the dangers of sharing news stories on Google+.
5 Easy Ways to Spot a B.S. News Story on the Internet
Most of the time, we don’t need somebody else to debunk these stories for us, not if you know what to look for. For instance, this stuff should always raise red flags .
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Had to admit I laughed out loud at #4