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How Accurate is Your Memory on Iraq Weapons of Mass Destruction

  By Patricia L Johnson “The repetition of tentative news stories, even if they are subsequently disconfirmed, can assist in the creation of false memories in a substantial proportion of people.” The above is a quote taken from the Psychological … Continue reading

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What is a Hoax? – When in Doubt, Check it Out!

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Encarta, North American, English dictionary defines a hoax as “an act intended to trick people into believing something is real when it is not”. You can call it a hoax, myth, folklore, rumor, misinformation, prank, … Continue reading

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