Did Michelle Obama’s Book Sell More Copies in One Week Than Donald Trump’s Did in 32 Years?
The sales numbers of two books by political figures published over thirty years apart were compared in a popular meme.
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Michelle Obama Memoir is Next Pick for Winfrey Book Club
In "Becoming," Obama shares such deeply personal revelations as suffering a miscarriage and sharply criticizes President Donald Trump for promoting the false "birther" rumor that Barack Obama was not a U.S. citizen.
Michelle Obama Had Miscarriage, Used IVF to Conceive Girls
"I felt like I failed because I didn't know how common miscarriages were because we don't talk about them," the former first lady said in an interview.
Did President Trump Just Cancel Michelle Obama’s School Lunch Program?
The Trump administration rolled back a few guidelines of an Obama-era school lunch initiative, but the program wasn't cancelled, and those changes were made in May 2017.
Does This Photograph Show Barack Obama Holding a ‘Michelle Obama 2020’ Shirt?
Wording displayed on t-shirts is one of the easiest and most common targets for digital image manipulators.
Does Trump Donate All of His Presidential Salary, While Obama Donated None?
An Internet meme made misleading comparisons between presidential donations and the sizes of the first ladies' staffs, calling the Trumps "givers" and the Obamas "takers."
Did Michelle Obama Tell ABC to Fire Roseanne Barr?
A Twitter user claimed — with no evidence — that the former First Lady ordered the network to cancel 'Roseanne.'
Michelle Obama Never Placed Her Hand Over Her Heart During the National Anthem?
A right-wing, pro-Trump Facebook page uses a photograph of Melania Trump to attack her predecessor — and gets the facts badly wrong in the process.
Did Melania Trump Plagiarize Michelle Obama’s Statement on Women’s History Month?
A meme suggesting that Melania Trump plagiarized her Women's History Month statement from Michelle Obama is based on paraphrased and inaccurate quotes.
Did Melania Trump Copy Michelle Obama’s MLK Day Message?
Rumors holding that Melania Trump plagiarized her Martin Luther King Day tweet from former First Lady Michelle Obama were not rooted in reality.
Was Michelle Obama Arrested for Domestic Violence?
Reports that the former First Lady was arrested after acting “unpredictably violent” during a domestic squabble were fake news.
Did Queen Elizabeth Remove the Obamas from Royal Wedding Guest List?
Fake news web sites reported that Michelle Obama desperately wanted to attend Prince Harry's wedding but received a "brutal beatdown" from the queen.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.