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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 699 | Updated: Mar 21, 2023

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News stories can really be off the wall sometimes, unbelievable even. But as crazy as they may seem some of those stories are true!
Take the quiz to see which of these stories are real and which are fake!

Questions and Answers

1.

"School Has Do-Over Graduation Ceremony After Senior Missed Ceremony In A Coma"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
A. Real

Explanation
The given answer "Real" suggests that the information provided in the question is true and based on real events. It implies that a school organized a second graduation ceremony for a senior who missed the original ceremony due to being in a coma. This shows the school's compassion and willingness to ensure that every student gets the opportunity to experience this important milestone.

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2.

"New Jersey Man Finds A Rock On The Beach That Looks Like Elvis"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
B. Fake

Explanation
The statement suggests that a man from New Jersey found a rock on the beach that resembles Elvis. This is highly unlikely and seems more like a made-up story or a joke. It is improbable for a rock to have a resemblance to a specific person, especially a famous one like Elvis. Therefore, the answer is "Fake."

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"Spaghetti Is An All New Remedy For Headaches"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
B. Fake

Explanation
The statement claims that spaghetti is a new remedy for headaches, which is not true. Spaghetti is a type of pasta and has no known medicinal properties that can alleviate headaches. Therefore, the statement is fake.

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"Mysterious Floating Black Ring Spotted Over Disneyland Explained"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
A. Real

Explanation
The given correct answer indicates that the mysterious floating black ring spotted over Disneyland is a real occurrence. This suggests that there is evidence or confirmation supporting the existence of the black ring, indicating that it is not a hoax or fabricated event.

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"Donald Trump Will Be Republican Candidate For Presidential Election"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
A. Real

Explanation
Ha!

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"Obama Seen Partying In Hollywood"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
B. Fake

Explanation
The given answer is "Fake" because it states that Obama was seen partying in Hollywood, which implies that he was present at a party in Hollywood. However, without any evidence or credible sources to support this claim, it is safe to assume that the information is not true or accurate.

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7.

"Cavaliers Fan Appears To Eat Horse Poop At Victory Parade"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
A. Real

Explanation
The given answer, "Real," suggests that the incident of a Cavaliers fan eating horse poop at a victory parade actually happened. This implies that there is evidence or footage available that supports the authenticity of the event. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to provide a more detailed explanation.

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"Man Swims In 1,500 Galloon Pool Filled With Coke and Mentos"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
A. Real

Explanation
The given answer suggests that the statement "Man Swims In 1,500 Gallon Pool Filled With Coke and Mentos" is real. This means that there is a man who actually swam in a pool filled with Coke and Mentos. However, without further information, it is difficult to determine the context or the purpose behind such an act.

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9.

"Bananas Proven To Whiten Teeth Says New Zealand Dentist"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
B. Fake

Explanation
The given statement claims that bananas have been proven to whiten teeth, as stated by a dentist from New Zealand. However, this claim is not supported by any scientific evidence or research. There is no credible information or studies that suggest bananas have teeth-whitening properties. Therefore, the answer is "Fake" as the statement is not true or accurate.

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"Murder Suspect Evades Police After Removing Prosthetic Leg With GPS Tracking"
- A.
  
  Real
- B.
  
  Fake
Correct Answer
A. Real

Explanation
The given answer is "Real." This suggests that the news story about a murder suspect evading the police after removing a prosthetic leg with GPS tracking is true. This implies that the suspect successfully managed to escape from the authorities by removing their prosthetic leg, which had a GPS tracking device. The information provided does not indicate any reason to doubt the authenticity of the story.

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