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Conspiracy theories: Explainer for parents and teens
Dark pull of misinformation
Some sinister ideas have gained a devoted following online. The Straits Times looks at how they spread and how parents can help debunk them
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American pop princess Taylor Swift is a clone made by the secretive group Illuminati and Canadian songbird Avril Lavigne has been dead for years - or so claim wild theories on social media.
Yet, some of these theories have gained a dedicated following.
