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.
Due to Religious Intolerance, Facebook Bans All Christian-Themed Content
A fake news site reported that Facebook was banning the posting of Christian-themed content while allowing all other religions free rein on the social network.
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.
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The Origins of Princess Leia’s Hairstyle
Following Carrie Fisher's death, speculation mounted regarding the inspiration for her Princess Leia's character's iconic hair buns.
Did George Washington Say This About Citizens’ Right to Bear Arms?
George Washington is in the running for the United States' most misquoted president.
Did Prince Charles Ignore Mike Pence at a Holocaust Commemoration?
They really have got to stop meeting like this.
Did Confederate Flags Fly at a Gun-Rights Rally in Virginia?
One right-wing observer called U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a liar for claiming that protesters in Richmond carried Confederate flags in January 2020.
Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.