The media, and humanity in general, seems to value a catchy story more than the truth - and the catchy story sticks around a lot longer. Even in the 1940s appar

The media, and humanity in general, seems to value a catchy story more than the truth - and the catchy story sticks around a lot longer. Even in the 1940s apparently. Especially ugly in modern times when it comes to defaming people - a juicy memorable accusation becomes the truth, and anything proving it wrong is not nearly as viral or interesting.