Murkus t1_j3293kg wrote
Just a reminder to anybody new to r/science... be very pro active in checkign sources and journalistic merit of all psypost articles. Many of the ones posted here are debunked in minutes by scientists as bad science or bad reporting.
& the obviously skewed clickbaity headlines to provoke engagement, rather than prioritising well made information sharing.
Yerwun t1_j33kqle wrote
I really wish psypost would be banned as a source. It's essentially a tabloid.
AadamAtomic t1_j35v1gu wrote
"Are flying spider sharks eating babies in Florida?!""
*5 paragraphs of nonsense explaining why it's impossible.""
mooserider2 t1_j36mmar wrote
ChatGPT to the rescue:
> “Are flying spider sharks eating babies in Florida?!”
> There have been rumors circulating on social media recently about flying spider sharks eating babies in Florida. While this may sound like the stuff of nightmares, some people are claiming that they have seen these terrifying creatures with their own eyes. But is there any truth to these claims, or is it all just an elaborate hoax?
> To begin with, let's address the most obvious issue with this rumor: there is no such thing as a flying spider shark. Sharks are fish, and they do not have the ability to fly. They also do not have the ability to walk on land, let alone on spiders' legs. So right off the bat, we can already say with certainty that this rumor is completely absurd.
> Despite this, some people are still claiming to have seen these flying spider sharks in action. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that these claims are likely to be either misidentified animals or simply made up. Sharks are generally not interested in humans as prey and typically only attack when they feel threatened or if they mistake a person for a seal or other type of prey. It is highly unlikely that any kind of shark, flying or otherwise, would actively seek out and attack babies.
> In conclusion, it is completely impossible for flying spider sharks to be eating babies in Florida or anywhere else. This is nothing more than a baseless and nonsensical fear-mongering tactic with no basis in reality. So don't worry, your babies are safe from flying spider sharks.
BuddyMustang t1_j3a148i wrote
This is terrifying
brodkast t1_j3cg11s wrote
Better than my 7th graders school stuff for sure
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