The Internet is synonymous with rumor, rumors of rumor and interlacing theories with very little basis in reality. Twitter and Facebook are often the hotbeds of such rumors and disinformation. So, it was a little surprising when researchers at the University of Washington discovered that companies and government officials can in fact stamp out online rumors, if they act fast enough.
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http://www.seattlepi.com/local/science/article/Study-People-online-aren-t-as-stupid-as-we-think-7227159.php
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