Twitter’s Alts and Rogues
Twitter is full of "alt-gov", or alternate government, accounts — but without verification, it's difficult to know whom to trust.
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Did the U.S. Government Purposely Poison 10,000 Americans During Prohibition?
An Internet meme claims that government agencies tried to curb consumption of illegal liquor by adding poison.
The King of Denmark Wore a Yellow Star
The legend of non-Jewish Danes donning yellow stars in solidarity with Jews during the Nazi occupation of Denmark is a touching story but not historically accurate.
Leaked E-mails Show John Podesta Discussed Alien Technology with Former NASA Astronaut
A retired astronaut with some eccentric views did attempt to set up a meeting with Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, but that's about as far as it got.
Does This Photograph Show a Missouri ‘Nigger Hunting’ License?
Extant pieces of racist memorabilia serve as reminders of 20th century American racial attitudes.
Congress Prohibits Affirmative Action
Will Congress be voting to prohibit affirmative action in admissions for any institution of higher education that receives federal funding?
Are Black Heritage Stamps Being Discontinued?
Is the U.S. Postal Service discontinuing the Black Heritage series of postage stamps?
George W. Bush Refuses to Sell Home to Blacks
Did George W. Bush refuse to sell his home to blacks?
‘One Vote’ Fallacies
The low down on elections decided by one vote.
Mussolini and On Time Trains
Did Mussolini make the trains run on time?
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Did Pelosi Divert $2.4 Billion from Social Security to Cover Impeachment Costs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
No, Celine Dion Didn’t Die in a Plane Crash
The singer was killed (again) by a death hoax.
Is the ‘Harry Potter’ 2020 Movie Trailer Real?
Begs the question: How many Harry Potter movies, if any, is too many Harry Potter movies?
Did Malia Obama Cause 24 Classmates to Be Expelled for Praying on Campus?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Rapper T.I. Say He Takes His Daughter to a Doc to Check Her Virginity?
Backlash against the rapper's comment on a podcast was swift.