"I think the moon landing was a hoax. Do you know of any proof it wasn't?" Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.
A) The loaded question fallacy
B) The fallacy of appeal to ignorance
C) None of the answers are correct
D) The questionable cause fallacy
E) The fallacy of false alternatives

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The fallacy of appeal to ignorance occurs when one argues that a lack of evidence proves something true or false. In this case, the speaker suggests that because the listener may not know of proof that the moon landing happened, it might be a hoax.

"I Think the Moon Landing Was a Hoax