Fake or Real Headlines Quiz!

Teenager fined £100 for feeding a chip to a pigeon.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

Yes this really happened - if you're not sure about a news story, always check if any news organisations that you trust are reporting on it - this one was reported by the BBC and ITV news.

Two-headed sharks found.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

If something sounds impossible, there is a good chance it is not true. But don't just trust your gut reaction - question where the information came from and check if any news companies have reported it.

Police in Germany rescue man chased by baby squirrel.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

It sounds unlikely, but this did happen - the police sent out a patrol car to help, but luckily the chase ended when the baby squirrel curled up and fell asleep. You can find this reported on The Guardian and the BBC.

Canadian zoo fined after taking bear out for ice-cream.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

There is video evidence of this happening, so we know it is true - it was reported by lots of news organisations, including The Guardian, Sky News, and CBC, the national news broadcaster in Canada.

Elderly woman trains 65 cats to steal from her neighbours.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

If a headline contains big numbers (like 65 cats) it's a clue that it might be clickbait - it's trying to get you to click on the page to make money from advertising. This story is completely made up!

Camel survives after losing half of its body.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

This story was based on a fake photo - and you know you shouldn't trust pictures on the internet!

Skittles used instead of salt to help clear ice and snow from roads in Canada.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

Rainbow coloured roads might have been quite pretty, but very sticky!

Couple in California name baby with emoji.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

This story was completely made up and shared by a satirical news site. If you're unsure about a story, remember to question the source: does it look like a professional news site? Have you heard of them before? Check if anyone else is reporting the story as well!

Gorilla learns to knit.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

Gorillas are impressive, but they haven't mastered knitting yet. This was a fake story, based off a fake photo on the internet, and we know we can't always trust pictures we see online!

Criminal farts so loudly he gives away his hiding place.

• Fake

• Real

Answer explanation

The original source for this story was a post on social media from the local sheriff's department, who were directly involved in the smelly incident! It was later reported by lots of publications, including the Independent and USA Today.