I can stir up trouble or soothe the soul, my power is great, yet my source is often unknown. What am I?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: expert
Hint: Consider something that travels quickly but may not be true.
Answer
A rumor
Explanation
A rumor spreads information, often uncertain and capable of causing reactions based on its content.
This is a expert mystery riddle — one of the harder riddles here. The answer is A rumor.
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