An estimated 8.5% of American adults shared at least one fake news article during the 2016 election. Age was a big factor. People over age 65 were seven times more likely to share a fake news article.

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An estimated 8.5% of American adults shared at least one fake news article during the 2016 election. Age was a big factor. People over age 65 were seven times more likely to share a fake news article.