Incredible but False Stories Posted on the Internet, Such as "The

question 57

Multiple Choice

Incredible but false stories posted on the Internet, such as "The Health Department in Oregon Looking for Someone Fluent in the Fictional Language of Klingon," illustrates the need for readers to always

• A) critically evaluate sources.
• B) be wary of overly complex explanations.
• C) remember that truth is often stranger than fiction.
• D) consider that numerous postings of information on the Internet are required to establish proof.

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