FACT CHECK #1M2-AEYA

WHAT WE FOUND

Hi there! It's such a common idea that Washington (WA) rains a lot, but this is actually considered a bit of a misleading reputation 1. While Seattle is famous for its drizzle, it isn't even close to being the rainiest city in the United States 1. This is a great example of how everyday myths can shape our view of a region 1. Whether we are looking at weather data from the National Weather Service 2 or trying to spot misinformation and fake news in general 3 6, it is always helpful to look closely at the facts! Even though many people believe the state is exceptionally wet, the data shows it doesn't rank as high as others 1 3.

SOURCES

1. 1 · science.howstuffworks.comACADEMIC
   What Is the Rainiest City in the U.S.? Here are the Top 11

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2. 2 · pbs.orgFACT-CHECKER
   Fact-checking what Project 2025 says about the National Weather ...

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3. 3 · pnas.orgACADEMIC
   Science audiences, misinformation, and fake news - PNAS

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4. 4 · en.wikipedia.orgWEB
   Disinformation in the Russian invasion of Ukraine - Wikipedia

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5. 5 · wral.comFACT-CHECKER
   Fact check: Eight ways Elon Musk has misled Americans about ...

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6. 6 · expo.jmg.gu.seWEB
   [PDF] WHEN FAKE NEWS MAKES THE NEWS

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7. 7 · arxiv.orgWEB
   [PDF] Benchmarking Multi-Dimensional Out-of-Distribution Generalization ...

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