As the era of the internet progresses, advancements are being made to help everyone achieve what they came to do on the Internet. However, this also means that misinformation and fake news are more widely accessible and easier to spread than ever. Luckily, there are some easy tips and tricks to more easily determine if the news is real or not. One of the first things to look for is the reputation of the site. there are many sites out there such as the Onion or the Babylon Bee who spread misinformation not for the sake of hurting people, but to use 'sarcasm and parody' in order to get their viewpoint across by making the opposing sides argument look and stupid stupid or dumb. Countless people fall for their articles each and every time, when all it takes is a quick look at the url to find out the truth.
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