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Lexean

Lexean was a news analysis and lifestyle publication, based in Singapore. The bi-monthly magazine rolled out its first issue as an exclusive limited edition in January 2007. The magazine ceased publication in 2009. The magazine did not use people, objects or scenery on its cover. Instead the cover featured an illustration based on the theme of the issue. The publishers, Singapore-based Viscion Media Group, also coined the term Lexean. The company also created a fake coat of arms to represent its readers – the Lexean. The coat of arms along with a description was featured as the cover of its first issue, printed in royal gold on black.

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Lexean was a news analysis and lifestyle publication, based in Singapore. The bi-monthly magazine rolled out its first issue as an exclusive limited edition in January 2007. The magazine ceased publication in 2009. The magazine did not use people, objects or scenery on its cover. Instead the cover featured an illustration based on the theme of the issue. The publishers, Singapore-based Viscion Media Group, also coined the term Lexean. The company also created a fake coat of arms to represent its readers – the Lexean. The coat of arms along with a description was featured as the cover of its first issue, printed in royal gold on black.

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  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  3. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

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