Can a failing external API or service cause a '500 Internal Server Error'?

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Can a failing external API or service cause a '500 Internal Server Error'?
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Yes, if a website relies on an external API or service to function and that service is down or returns an error, the website's server might not be able to complete the request, manifesting as a 500 Internal Server Error. This is particularly true if the website doesn't handle such external dependencies gracefully.