In 2012,Americans believed Hostess was going out of business and would no longer be making Twinkies,causing people to buy them by the caseload.It later turned out to be untrue.This is an example of

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This situation is an example of a rumor, where misinformation or unverified information spreads among people, leading to actions based on false beliefs. In this case, the false belief that Hostess was going out of business and would stop making Twinkies led people to buy them in large quantities.

In 2012,Americans Believed Hostess Was Going Out of Business and Would