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Fake News Quiz: Real or Fake 4

No More "New York Times"?

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The Onion reports that the New York Times will shutter its doors due to increased competition from print circulation of The Onion.

Would you trust this source?
Real: 0 votes (0%)
Fake: 5 votes (100%)
???: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 5

Fake! The Onion is a hilarious satire website. Many comedians have contributed content to its stories. Use Google to find other satire sites like The Babylon Bee.

You Can Never Take These Boots Off?

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The New York Post reports that the fashion brand MSCHF sells these boots that you can put on but never take off.

Would you trust this source?
Real: 1 votes (25%)
Fake: 3 votes (75%)
???: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 4

Real-ish. Yes, the boots are real. Yes, you can take them off. The New York Post uses inflammatory language to make things seem more real than they are. Use the SIFT test to debunk stories like these.


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