‘No One Wished Me Happy Birthday’ Scam Running Wild on Social Media
If a post implores you to be the first to wish a sick or sad person happy birthday, it’s likely part of a cynical social media strategy.
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Did Divers Just Uncover the ‘Lost City’ of Heracleion?
Divers did uncover the ruins of Thonis-Heracleion, but the discovery was not new in 2017 — contrary to the claims of clickbait articles.
Are Memberships No Longer Necessary to Shop at Costco?
Clickbait articles on Facebook are misleading users into thinking people no longer need a memberships to shop at the warehouse stores.
Scientists Say Giant Asteroid Could Hit Earth Next Week, Causing Mass Devastation
An article attempting to prove that most people only read headlines was published with a clickbait title about an incoming, massive asteroid.
Plan Launches to Make Obama Addition to Mount Rushmore
After Harriet Tubman's addition to the $20 bill was announced, a spurious old rumor recirculated claiming that President Obama's likeness is being added to Mount Rushmore.
‘Be Like Bill’ Spreads Malware?
The "Be Like Bill" Facebook trend has annoyed some social media users, but there are no credible reports of its behaving maliciously.
6 Quick Ways to Spot Fake News
Most social media users have encountered a hoax (or ten); here's our cheat sheet on how to spot fake news before sharing happens.
Death Hoaxes, Like-Farming, and You
Clickbait? Likebait? Why it matters.
The Old College Lie
A cruel social media rumor falsely suggests that broke students can eat for free at several popular fast food chains simply by presenting a school ID.
Spin-Fluenza
No, the CDC did not issue a warning advising folks to avoid this year's flu shot.
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Walk Out of 9/11 Memorial Service?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.