Rumors spread fast online, and that’s what happened when a fringe website posted a vague claim that November 27th would bring a “global-level event” that would “affect more than 10.” The unclear wording fueled anxiety and curiosity, and a single screenshot quickly went viral with people asking, “WHAT IS THIS???” Conspiracy channels added their own theories—solar flares, meteors, blackouts—and even invented the term “The Silence,” which became a trending hashtag.

The original post itself was full of red flags: “bad grammar, meaningless timelines, AI-looking images, no author,” and a link that led only to ads. Still, fear grew faster than facts. Hotlines received calls about imaginary disasters, parents reconsidered travel plans, and some people stocked up on supplies, creating the impression that something real was happening.

To keep attention, the website released more cryptic hints about governments “hiding the truth.” Scientists debunked everything, but many dismissed them, believing the reassurance was part of the plot. Once panic takes hold, calm explanations sound suspicious.

As the rumor grew, major news outlets had to report on it simply because millions were discussing it. Psychologists noted that dramatic predictions spread easily during uneasy times, especially when warnings are vague enough for anyone to interpret them however they want.

By late November, minor panic buying and school statements showed how misinformation can cause actual disruption. And on November 27th, nothing happened. The situation left people embarrassed but relieved, proving that the real danger isn’t the rumor itself — it’s how quickly misinformation “mutates.”