What does ‘being verified’ actually mean?

Why'd You Push That Button? by Vox Media Podcast Network

Aug 7, 201931:32Technology

I have sad news today: we’re publishing the season 4 finale of Why’d You Push That Button? The good news, though, is that it’s a really great episode! Today, Kaitlyn Tiffany and I (Ashley Carman) are asking what verifica...

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