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What is the best reason that the title of an article published on a website might not help to determine if the information is reliable?

A. Sometimes, titles are limited by space and the number of letters used.

B.Some sites make titles that seem important.

C. Titles attract readers; they do not guarantee accuracy.

D. A cute title is usually a sign of humor, not fact.

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C. Titles attract readers; they do not guarantee accuracy.

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The best reason that the title of an article might not help determine if the info is reliable is "Titles attract readers; they do not guarantee accuracy. This could also be known as clickbait. An example of clickbait is ,"She found the secret to youthful skin. Dermatologists HATE her".

I hope this helps!
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