Did Armed Delaware Students Scare Off a School Shooter in 1973?
13 April 2018 A pro-gun rights meme gets some facts right, but it misrepresents the truth behind an old high school yearbook photograph.
Viral Phenomena
Is the ‘Condom Snorting Challenge’ a Real Teen Trend?
2 April 2018 Despite the media's breathless coverage of this alleged social media "craze," most of the extant videos of teens snorting condoms are a year or more old.
Is a ‘Stop Killing Alligators to Make Gatorade’ Protest Sign Real?
30 March 2018 A photograph from a 2011 labor strike in London was repurposed to spread a goofy meme about Gatorade being made from real alligators.
Did Planned Parenthood Say There Should Be a Disney Princess Who Had an Abortion?
28 March 2018 Screenshots of a purported Planned Parenthood tweet circulated that appear to suggest a controversial idea for a Disney heroine.
Did NASA Warn of an Impending Earthquake in India?
22 March 2018 A viral hoax managed to trick some people.
Did an Instagram Post by Rihanna Cause Snapchat’s Stock Market Value to Fall?
20 March 2018 The megastar's exhortation to her 61 million followers to "throw away" the app likely did make a significant contribution to a $750 million one-day loss.
Did Police in Delaware Shoot and Kill a Man in a Wheelchair?
20 March 2018 Jeremy McDole's death in 2015 received renewed attention online in 2018.
Did a High School Principal Target a Pro-Gun Rights Student During a Protest for Gun Control?
15 March 2018 New Prague High School in Minnesota says a pro-gun rights placard was removed from a protest because it violated policy, not for political reasons.
Did a Tennessee School District Ban the American Flag?
14 March 2018 An outdated and exaggerated claim that a Tennessee school district banned the American flag reappeared years after the fact.
Is Julia Stiles Transgender?
13 March 2018 Rumors about the actress are not based on medical records, personal confessions, or credible information of any sort.
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