Did a British Pub Chain Ban ‘Offensive’ Remembrance Poppies?
A Twitter account posing as JD Wetherspoon falsely claimed the chain banned the flowers due to "multiculturalism".
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Bacon Sandwich Reported as Offensive on Facebook
A social media post claimed that a bacon sandwich image was deemed "offensive" by Facebook in an attempt to farm engagement.
Was a Minnesota Man Jailed for Having a Windmill on His Property?
A story about a man purportedly arrested over his efforts to use wind power on his own property is inaccurate and misleading.
Donald Trump Supporters are Calling to #Repealthe19th?
After Nate Silver tweeted two gender-based electoral maps demonstrating Trump would win if only men voted, #Repealthe19th became the call to action that wasn't.
Liberals Want to Change the Name of ‘Cracker Barrel’ to ‘Caucasian Barrel’?
A Change.org petition demanding the restaurant and gift shop chain "Cracker Barrel" be renamed "Caucasian Barrel" began, and remains, satirical.
Judges Rules the Government Can Ban Vegetable Gardens
A landscaping dispute between homeowners and village codes in Miami Shores led to widespread rumors that a judge had ruled the government can ban vegetable gardens.
AutoZone Flag Removal
An AutoZone employee in Marshall, Michigan, claimed he was ordered to remove a U.S. flag for "diversity" reasons, but the chain says the flag was displayed improperly.
U.S. Announces Plans to Ban Pokemon Go Permanently
The United States government has neither announced nor suggested they plan to permanently "ban" the popular Pokemon Go app.
University of Chicago Issues Trigger Warning About Trigger Warnings
The University of Chicago sent a letter to incoming students deriding an academic culture purportedly laden with "trigger warnings" and "safe spaces."
Peotone High School Bans U.S. Flags
Peotone High School in Illinois has not banned American flags nor decreed them to be offensive.
Police Called Over ‘Racist’ Brownies?
Various accounts claim police were called to a New Jersey elementary school because a student was offended over "racist" brownies.
Yosemite Sam Banned
A Facebook meme falsely claims the Looney Tunes character Yosemite Sam has been banned from television due to his use of guns and violence.
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Was ‘Trans Species Man’ Who Identifies as a Deer Shot By Hunters?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Wendy’s ‘Just Make the Most Heartbreaking Announcement Ever’?
The clickbait never sleeps.
Did Dr. Roger Hodkinson Call COVID-19 a Hoax?
Whoever that person on the viral call may be, you should know Canadian medical organizations have released statements refuting his comments.
Did Pennsylvania Record Many More Mail-In Votes than Ballots Requested?
A repeated election fraud claim by Trump about the number of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania bears no relationship to reality.
Does a Photo Show Jupiter and Its Four Moons?
A stunning photograph had some wondering whether it was real.
