Did BuzzFeed Advocate for Taking Away White People’s Guns?
15 February 2018 - A fake image suggested that Buzzfeed had published a story headlined "Why We Need To Take Away White People's Guns Now, More Than Ever. "
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Can Police Legally Rape People in 35 States?
12 February 2018 - A pair of articles about the legality of rape in police custody confused social media readers.
Is Kay Jewelers Replacing Diamonds With Fakes During Repair and Cleaning?
14 March 2017 - According to rumors, the jewelry chain regularly replaces customers' stones with fakes — but there is no evidence that this is a common practice.
Donald Trump Spars with BuzzFeed, CNN Reporter: ‘You Are Fake News’
11 January 2017 - The end of President-elect Donald Trump's pre-inaugural press conference included heated rhetoric about BuzzFeed and a dispute with a CNN reporter.
U.S. Intelligence Confirms Trump was Blackmailed by Russia?
11 January 2017 - Memos leaked to the media claiming that Trump was blackmailed by Russian operatives are not verified.
Were ‘Fixer Upper’ Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines Outed as Anti-Gay?
03 December 2016 - An article speculated — based on the church they attend — that HGTV's 'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines are against same-sex marriage.
What If Only Taxpayers Voted?
01 September 2016 - A map doesn't show the results of the 2012 election if only people who pay taxes had voted, but instead was stolen from an article about what voting would have looked like without universal suffrage.
Microwave Ear of Corn Popcorn?
26 February 2016 - A short-form kitchen hack video led many to believe it's possible to make popcorn by microwaving an ear of corn, but it has to be the right kind.
Bernie Sanders Supporters Chant ‘English Only’ at Dolores Huerta in Nevada?
23 February 2016 - Activist Dolores Huerta sent a tweet claiming Bernie Sanders supporters shouted 'English only' at her, but witnesses gave conflicting accounts.
