Nowadays, it is very easy to spread misinformation and rumors. The majority of people don't try to confirm the information they hear. When they hear a rumor, they take for granted as if it is a postulate. For example, when Samsung lost a law suit against Apple, rumors spread that Samsung paid Apple $1 Billion in coins. There was videos showing 7 trucks loaded of coins. But it turn out that it is actually irrelevant. Samsung did not pay Apple $1 billion in coins. There are a lot of similar situations like this and it is happening constantly. Because if this, there is a volunteering organizations who are dedicated to debunk any rumor who get viral.
However, this is not enough. People should pay more attention for any information they hear. Even if it is very old information. Is egg yolk really bad for you? Is it true that chocolate causes acne? Is it true that Milk will makes your bones strong? Is it true that carrot makes your vision stronger?
When media wants us to believe in certain information, they get creative in the way they presented it to us. They know how to convince the audience. It is people who own the media who decide what kind of information should be publish and which one shouldn't. This is way it is important for all of us to double check the truth behind any information we receive.
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