The “Momo Challenge,” which allegedly caused children to commit violent acts on themselves and others, turned out to be a viral hoax. Momo herself, however, is a real sculpture—at least, she was.
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Monday, March 4, 2019
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Blue Whale: What is the truth behind an online 'suicide challenge'?
The "Blue Whale challenge" was reported to be an online "suicide game" aimed at teenagers which set 50 tasks over 50 days. The challenge was alleged to be linked to numerous deaths around the world. But little about the "game" was quite as it seemed.
Read the full BBC article here.
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