SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 1, 2025TechSpot

Fake math-puzzle event becomes one of Facebook's most-viewed posts

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A simple math question on Facebook became one of the platform's most-viewed posts over the past six months, garnering over 115 million views. The post, featuring a "Simple maths competition" with the phrase "Only for Genius," attracted massive engagement despite being a fake event. This trend highlights how baity content and simple puzzles continue to dominate Facebook's feed, prompting the platform to implement measures against spammy posts and introduce a Friends tab to refocus on authentic connections.

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