Is This a Photograph of Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Victim Rose Mallinger?
A Twitter user shared a photograph wrongly said to be the 97-year-old synagogue shooting victim.
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Is This a 1950s Women’s Magazine Ad for a Handgun to Shoot ‘Depraved Creeps’?
A vintage women's magazine advertisement for a Colt Cobra revolver for use against 'that strange, depraved creep who won't leave you alone' is a recent fabrication.
Did Anti-Trump Protesters Call for Republicans to Be Assassinated?
Hyperpartisan web sites used shoddy image editing to spread inflammatory disinformation.
Are These Women ‘Democrat Party Supporters’ Protesting Trump?
A photograph showing a protest against extreme violence toward women in Argentina was re-captioned "Democrat party supporters."
Was a Texting Driver Found Still Clutching a Phone After a Fatal Car Crash?
A photograph of a car crash scene is real, but the accompanying story was evidently manufactured to dissuade people from texting while driving.
Did a Sign for Starbucks Racial Bias Training Single Out White People?
A sign informing Starbucks customers that stores would be closed in order to "educate white people about their racism" was not created by the coffee chain.
Did Natalie Palmer Botes Hunt and Kill These Wolves?
Rumors that the daughter of Walter Palmer killed several wolves on a hunting trip are unsubstantiated.
Is This an Image of Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaching Pensacola Beach?
An image purportedly showing a huge, ominous storm approaching a Florida beach town is actually a digital composite of several images.
Was Nikola Tesla a Swimming Instructor?
An image of an unidentified man on a New York beach in 1898 is frequently described as showing inventor Nikola Tesla.
Did Fisher-Price Release a ‘Tiny Toker’ Toy?
The "Tiny Toker" toyset, featuring kid-sized marijuana paraphernalia, is a not a real product from Fisher-Price.
Is the ‘Blue Bow’ Trout Real?
Is an image of a new type of trout genuine, or is it just another fish story?
Did a Man Carry His Horse Three Miles After It Was Bitten by a Snake?
A video of a man carrying a horse is real, but this act of strength had nothing to do with a venomous snake.
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Is This a Picture of Elise Stefanik Flipping the Bird at an Impeachment Inquiry?
Another example of an attack on a politician based on a misleading 'middle finger' photograph.
Did Disney Announce Elsa Would be a Lesbian in ‘Frozen 2’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Celine Dion Launch a ‘Luciferian’ Children’s Clothing Line?
Changing gender norms do not mean that demonic forces are afoot.
Does Roger Stone Have a Tattoo of Richard Nixon on His Back?
A photograph seemingly shows American political consultant and conspiracy theory spreader Roger Stone with an unusual tattoo on his back.
Was Donald Trump Fined for ‘Stealing’ Money Intended for Veterans?
Social media posts and memes badly misrepresented the facts surrounding the November 2019 resolution of a high-profile lawsuit against the president.