3 black teens were finalists in a NASA competition. Then hackers spewing racism tried to ruin their odds. -Chicago Tribune
But while the teens were gaining traction on social media and racking up votes, users on 4chan - an anonymous internet forum where users are known to push hoaxes and spew racist and homophobic comments - were trying to ensure the students wouldn't win.
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