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‘War of the Worlds’ panic more relevant in today’s age of misinformation

Saturday, Oct. 30 will mark the 83rd anniversary of the famous “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast that sparked panic that Martians were landing in New Jersey.

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Oct 29, 2021, 8:23 PM

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