Articles in the category Hoaxed
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The Nigerian Prince Scam is almost as old as the internet itself, and yet people still fall for it. You know the one. You get a legitimate-looking email from someone claiming to be a West African Nobleman, who offers to transfer you a large sum of money, but only if you pay a fee first […]
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The internet and conspiracy theories have always gone hand-in-hand, but doomsday theories in particular seem to be having a moment.
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There’s an old saying that goes “people will buy anything” (disclaimer: not an actual saying), and apparently that includes Hot Dog Water.
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This week the Royal Academy of Art’s yearly summer exhibition opens in London. Led by iconic British artist Grayson Perry, this year’s selection panel had over 20,000 artworks to choose from, with only 827 making it into the prestigious show. That means literally thousands of artists had their paintings and sculptures refused, but we’re sure […]
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It cannot be denied that hackers have become more intelligent. With their improved hacking skills, these cyber criminals are now capable of penetrating websites and social media accounts of large corporations and even celebrities. A 2016 study conducted by the Pew Research Center to look into the cybersecurity habits and attitudes of adults found that […]
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Of the two Simmons dwelling in the land of popular culture, Richard was by far the most entertaining—until he retreated from the public eye around 2014. Now preferring to live privately, the tabloid mill has openly speculated on where our favorite super-effeminate fitness guru has gone. One of the more outlandish theories had Simmons taken […]
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The Donald Trump Twitter presence is increasing with the new hashtag dedicated to the comb-over king.
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Several posts which appear to show anti-Donald Trump signage on Mexican restaurants have begun circulating on Facebook. One of the signs, posted on a Taco Cabana in San Antonio, Texas, says the taco chain will no longer be serving “people who display support for the views of the presidential candidate Donald Trump.” It also says […]