internet hoax

Another day, another Facebook hoax - this time, it's a viral post about a way to get around the algorithm.

If a thief ever forces you to withdraw money with your ATM card, simply type in your PIN backwards and the police will automatically be summoned. Is it true?

A post is going around on Facebook stating that Mars will be so close to us, we'll see it bigger and brighter than ever before. But is there any truth behind it?