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First-year college students, don't fall for these common campus legends.
by Bond Huberman, Sept. 2, 2000
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College is an excellent time to strengthen one’s resilience against misinformation. Always ask, “Where did you learn that?” before accepting something as true. Check your own sources before repeating a claim. And call home once in a while, won’t you?
Bond Huberman is a former editor for Snopes.
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Ten minutes? Fifteen minutes? Until the scheduled end of class?
