Project X Haren, Riot in the Netherlands
Project X Haren was an event that turned into a riot in the town of Haren.
The riot occurred on September 21, 2012, after a birthday invitation on Facebook went viral.
It is indicative of the potential consequences of social media misuse.
Authorities learned to better manage crowd control and the power of social media.
This event inspired similar occurrences worldwide, warning against uncontrolled social media invitations.
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