Did a Mural of Greta Thunberg Use 700 Gallons of Spray Paint?
A right-leaning social media activist grossly exaggerated the environmental impact of a San Francisco mural in honor of the climate change activist.
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While "juice-jacking" is technically possible, the criminal practice doesn't appear to be widespread.
Is Kohl’s Offering a $100 Coupon to Celebrate Its 57th Anniversary?
Coupon scams are pervasive on social media.
Is ‘Fart Rape’ an Authentic Feminist Concept?
A blog post on a relatively obscure, anti-feminist website provoked widespread outrage and ridicule years after it first emerged.
Does Marie Yovanovitch Have a Net Worth of $17 Million?
An unsubstantiated rumor was circulated in November 2019 in an apparent attempt to discredit the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.
Did Schiff Unfairly Squelch Stefanik at Impeachment Hearing?
Republicans clashed with U.S. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff over their questioning of former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch.
Is This a Picture of Elise Stefanik Flipping the Bird at an Impeachment Inquiry?
Another example of an attack on a politician based on a misleading 'middle finger' photograph.
Did Russian Copper Company Buy Up 70K Copies of Don Trump, Jr.’s New Book?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Is Netflix Asking Users to Update Payment Information?
A popular phishing scam targets Netflix users.
Does Ohio Bill Let Students Give Wrong Answers Based on Religion?
Critics maintain the bill prevents students from being penalized if their work is scientifically wrong, as long as their reasoning is based on their religious beliefs.
Did a Loud Fart Give a Suspect’s Location Away to Police?
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Did US Rep. Steve King Falsely Identify the Ukraine Whistleblower?
A picture posted to the Iowa Republican's Twitter timeline drew backlash.
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Did Disney Announce Elsa Would be a Lesbian in ‘Frozen 2’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Celine Dion Launch a ‘Luciferian’ Children’s Clothing Line?
Changing gender norms do not mean that demonic forces are afoot.
Does Roger Stone Have a Tattoo of Richard Nixon on His Back?
A photograph seemingly shows American political consultant and conspiracy theory spreader Roger Stone with an unusual tattoo on his back.
Was Donald Trump Fined for ‘Stealing’ Money Intended for Veterans?
Social media posts and memes badly misrepresented the facts surrounding the November 2019 resolution of a high-profile lawsuit against the president.