Question

Which of the following is true of rumors?
A. They remain the same as they are passed from one person to another.
B. They thrive on a lack of facts.
C. They are easy to stop once they have started.
D. All of the above are correct.

Answer 1

The answer is *B. They thrive on a lack of facts*.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. They thrive on a lack of facts.

Explanation:

Rumors are pieces of information of a deceiving, and usually hurtful, nature, that are based on tales or anecdotes about something or someone without any foundation on matter of facts or accuracy. Rumors tend to be passed from one person to another, often with added information on every step of the propagation chain. Once a rumor gets started, is difficult to stop it from spreading further.