Pilot Flying J Flag Controversy
10 May 2018 A Facebook user claimed that a truck stop in Texas took down a flag because it offends "foreigners," but Flying J says in reality the flagpole is broken.
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Did a British Pub Chain Ban ‘Offensive’ Remembrance Poppies?
26 October 2017 A Twitter account posing as JD Wetherspoon falsely claimed the chain banned the flowers due to "multiculturalism".
Are Schools Banning Valentine’s Day Because it Offends Muslims?
15 February 2017 Outrage-generating web sites latched on to old news about one school's Valentine's Day policy revision to suggest that offended Muslims demanded widespread cancellation of the celebration.
Bacon Sandwich Reported as Offensive on Facebook
8 December 2016 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?
28 November 2016 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?
13 October 2016 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’?
21 September 2016 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
16 September 2016 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
12 September 2016 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
2 September 2016 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
29 August 2016 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
25 August 2016 The University of Chicago sent a letter to incoming students deriding an academic culture purportedly laden with "trigger warnings" and "safe spaces."
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Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
27 February 2014 A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Was WWE Wrestler Ric Flair Declared Brain Dead?
17 May 2019 A number of rumors were circulated in May 2019 after the retired wrestler was hospitalized.
Is This a Photograph of a 12-Week Fetus?
10 November 2013 An image many have viewed as a photograph of first trimester fetus is actually a picture of a hand-painted resin doll crafted by an artist.
Did Joe Biden Once Say That Roe v. Wade “Went Too Far”?
17 May 2019 The origin of this claim was an interview conducted with then-Senator Biden in 1974.
Does an Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Ban Birth Control?
20 May 2019 HB 182 would limit access to, but not criminalize use of, certain types of birth control.