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Users joked on social media about a fake post created as a joke making it appear as if President Joe Biden had said he was stroking his genitals.

Biden Posted 'I'm Stroking My [Expletive]' on Social Media?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 2, 2024 "No community notes so this must be real," one user joked under the post on X (formerly Twitter).
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No, Elon Musk Isn't Dead

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
April 29, 2024 Claims about the SpaceX CEO in April 2024 were nothing but a hoax.
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Biden's X Account Shared Incorrect Date for State of the Union Address?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 7, 2024 A screenshot shows the account sharing a 2023 date for the 2024 address.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s X Account Was Hacked?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sept. 20, 2023 In a series of bizarre tweets, his account falsely announced the death of former U.S. President ...
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Video Shows Students at an Asian 'Influencer School'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 29, 2023 "This is next level, a legion of influencers to influence ... you," one social media user commented.
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Was It Possible to 'Double Like' Tweets in August 2023?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 15, 2023 Some social media users believed it was just a deceiving method used to get more likes.
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Does Twitter's 'Like' Button Become an 'X' When You Press It?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
July 26, 2023 Some social media users apparently found a deceptive way to get more likes.
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Did 'The Simpsons' Predict Meta's Threads Logo?

Written by:
David Emery
July 10, 2023 Exactly what the Threads logo symbolizes has been a bone of contention ever since the app was ro ...
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Is Temu Shopping App a Communist China-Based Scam That Spies on Users?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
June 5, 2023 Temu offers seemingly too-good-to-be-true deals on a massive range of products, but the app and ...
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Was Twitter Fined $30B for Violating Hate Speech Laws in Germany?

Written by:
Damakant Jayshi
April 12, 2023 Germany's Federal Office of Justice has reportedly started proceedings to investigate hate speec ...
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The Instagram app is shown in front of a full image of the Instagram icon.

Does 'Other' Button on Instagram Show Who's Blocked You?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
March 17, 2023 This rumor appeared to be nothing more than a hoax.
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Is Twitter Censoring the Ukrainian Flag Emoji?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 27, 2023 "Has anyone else gotten this popup yet or is it only us?" a viral tweet read.
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16 Examples of Misleading (or False) 'Copypasta' Messages

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Feb. 26, 2023 This type of post asks people to copy, paste and share text — and doesn't always relay the truth.
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Did Australia Enact a 'Social Credit System' for Internet Access?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec. 13, 2022 The claims went viral in December 2022, but stem from an out-of-date television news segment tha ...
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4 Ways to Be Smart On Social Media This Holiday Season

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Nov. 23, 2022 Eat. Sleep. Scroll. Repeat.
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Social media companies have announced plans to deal with misinformation in the 2022 midterm elections, but the companies vary in their approaches and effectiveness.

How Ready Is Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, to Handle Midterm Election Misinformation? Experts Weigh In

Written by:
The Conversation
Oct. 17, 2022 On a scale of A-to-F, experts graded the social media platforms' efforts ahead of Election Day o ...
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Why Was Dave Portnoy's Twitter Account Briefly Suspended?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
June 19, 2021 The founder of Barstool Sports has more than 2 million followers on the platform.
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Is the 'Tide Pod Challenge' a Real Thing?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan. 12, 2018 Yes, people really are putting laundry detergent in their mouths and posting videos online.
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Actress Vicky Zhao Wei (R2) performs on stage during a gala held by Hunan Television and Suning.com at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center on November 10, 2019 in Changsha, Hunan Province of China.

How Chinese Celebrities Are Amplifying Official Policy on Taiwan Via 'One China' Messages

Written by:
The Conversation
Sept. 26, 2022 Chinese celebrities have become increasingly politically active on social media over the years – ...
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US and Russia Engage in a Digital Battle for Hearts and Minds

Written by:
The Conversation
Sept. 23, 2022 Russian government media are frequently criticized as being blatant propaganda. How do U.S. gove ...
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