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How can you avoid spreading false memories?

When we share stories or facts, we might accidentally pass on wrong details. Being careful about verifying information before sharing helps keep memories and facts accurate in your community.

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Before sharing a surprising fact or story, look it up from a trusted source.

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The Mandela Effect is an example of collective false memory, where many people remember the same ...

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The Mandela Effect is named after Nelson Mandela because many people wrongly remember him dying i...

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Many people misquote famous movie lines, like Darth Vader’s line, due to the Mandela Effect.

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The Mandela Effect: When Many People Share the Same False Memory

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