Did 244 Inmates Escape From a Fijian Prison?
A dubious news site fabricated a story about a mass escape — but it couldn't even keep its details straight.
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Did Betsy DeVos Demand That Classroom Globes Be Flattened?
Huffington Post's satire channel confused some readers by appearing to report that newly-confirmed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has a flat-earth agenda.
Did Donald Trump Want Tanks and Missiles at His Inaugural Parade?
An unidentified source purportedly stated that Donald Trump asked for missiles and artillery at his inaugural parade.
Supreme Court Confirms 20-Year Prison Sentence for Ex-VP Dick Cheney?
The Huffington Post published a satirical item set in the future about Dick Cheney's being sentenced to 20 years in prison for war crimes, confusing some readers.
Mike Pence Opposes Word ‘Vice’ on Religious Grounds, Doesn’t Want to Be Called Vice Presidential Candidate
A report that Republican VP candidate Mike Pence doesn't want to be referred to as the vice president because he opposes use of the word "vice" on religious grounds originated with a satirical article.
Hillary Clinton to Be Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges
A broken Huffington Post link circulated on social media suggested that Hillary Clinton would soon face an indictment, but the article was unvetted and did not list any credible sources.
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Is a Testicular Blow Exponentially More Painful Than Childbirth?
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Did Sons of Top Democrats Do Business in Ukraine As Part of Clinton-Linked Conspiracy?
Conspiracy theorists outdid themselves in October 2019 in response to the Ukraine scandal that threatened Donald Trump's presidency with impeachment.
Did Pelosi Divert $2.4 Billion from Social Security to Cover Impeachment Costs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Chick-fil-A and Same-Sex Marriage
The fast food chain has been criticized for donating money to organizations that oppose same-sex marriage.
Did Christopher Columbus Seize, Sell, and Export Sex Slaves?
A Facebook meme accurately describes some of Columbus's most brutal practices in the Caribbean.