Viral Phenomena

Was an Engagement Ring Hidden in a Necklace for 2 Years? Viral content websites twisted the truth about a very real love story involving a necklace,...

Mixture

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Were Empty PS5 Boxes Sold on eBay for Thousands of Dollars? A truly out-of-the-box idea.

Mostly False

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No, AOC Didn’t Tweet About ‘The Purge’ U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the frequent target of internet rumors and disinformation.

False

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Did the Queen ‘Reveal’ an ‘Upsetting Truth About Archie’? A clickbait advertisement led to an 80-page story about Queen Elizabeth II and Archie, the...

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Did a Meteorologist Claim That Icicles Contain Poop? A public service announcement warned viewers to avoid eating icicles in winter 2021.

Correct Attribution

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Did It Snow in Los Angeles in December 2020? A powerful winter storm raised questions about Southern California weather patterns.

Mostly True

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Is ‘Everyone’ Leaving Los Angeles in a ‘Mass Exodus’? The idea of a "mass exodus" from LA might remind readers of the 2020 rumor...

Mostly False

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Did Bing Confirm China Would Invade the USA? TikTok videos purported that the Bing search engine was displaying news that said China was...

False

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Do Plumbers Advise to ‘Pour Salt Down Your Drain at Night’? An online advertisement enticed readers with the headline, "Pour Salt Down Your Drain Tonight, Here's...

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Is the Island from the Allstate TV Ad Real? Perhaps a golf cart might suffice on an island this small.

Mostly True

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Nick Stahl is Not Dead, despite Misleading Ads A photograph of "Terminator 3" star Nick Stahl was misleadingly used to illustrate a third-party...

False

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Did a Man Sue Chick-fil-A Over Long Drive-Thru Lines? Chick-fil-A is one of the popular fast food restaurants known for typically having lengthy drive-thru...

Mixture

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