This week, a Twitter hoax proclaimed the death of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
The stunt had ramifications around the world.
Twitter users were quick to spread the news, and just 16 minutes after the first tweet, futures for light, sweet crude oil started to increase, generating a $1-per-barrel jump.
Read more here at Mashable.
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