Multiple choice "You swallow 8 spiders a year in your sleep, on average" is... An exaggeration: the true number is closer to 3 An under-estimate: the true number is closer to 17 False: example of how misinformation can spread on the web False: example of how misinformation can change on the web Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The claim that humans swallow 8 spiders a year in their sleep is a well-known urban legend. It was originally created to demonstrate how quickly misinformation can spread on the internet.