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Can You Spot Fake Videos?
Study each video screenshot. Look closely at the image, text, and source. Think about the tips from the article. Then decide whether it’s fake or real.
Is this video fake?
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A. Yes
B. No
One way to tell: That blue “verified” check mark shows that the account is trustworthy. The 13,957-square-foot pizza was cooked up in California in 2023. It broke a Guinness World Record!
One way to tell: There are some words missing from the sentence “Tower of Pisa verge of collapse.” The video is also making a shocking statement—which should raise some doubts.
One way to tell: A quick Google search will show that many other news outlets reported this strange but true story.