Did Sweden Rename ‘Christmas’ to ‘Winter Celebration’ in Order to Avoid Offending Muslims?
13 December 2018The so-called "war on Christmas" seemingly hasn't ended; it just changes location from time to time.
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Man at Center of Nobel Literature Scandal Convicted of Rape
1 October 2018Jean-Claude Arnault, 72, a major cultural figure in Sweden, had faced two counts of rape for the same woman in 2011.
Swedish Study Notes Surge in Automated Twitter Accounts
30 August 2018The study by Sweden's defense research agency comes amid broader concerns over misinformation ahead of the election.
Thieves Steal Swedish Royal Jewels, Escape by Speedboat
1 August 2018Police say thieves have stolen priceless treasures from the Swedish royal regalia before speeding off by motorboat.
‘I Live in Sweden’: Facts About Swedish Society and Health Care
26 April 2018A popular meme outlines the purported benefits of living in Sweden.
Did Sweden Ban Mandatory Vaccinations for Children in 2017?
13 March 2018Spurious blogs and "alternative health" purveyors tried to misrepresent the country's already-voluntary vaccination program.
Do People in Sweden Have to Sign a ‘Consent Form’ Before Having Sex?
26 January 2018A right-wing Facebook page used a prank photograph to misrepresent a Swedish government proposal to change the country's consent laws.
Are Police in Sweden No Longer Investigating Rapes Since Migrants Arrived?
15 September 2017Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage cited the conspiracy web site InfoWars in a tweet claiming police in Sweden admitted they are "no longer" investigating rape.
Photographers Respond to Trump’s Comments On Sweden
12 September 2017"Last night in Sweden" launched in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial comments on the country's immigration policy.
DNA of Headless Torso Found on a Beach in Denmark Matches Swedish Journalist
23 August 2017Kim Wall was last seen alive on Danish inventor Peter Madsen's submarine, which subsequently sank. Madsen has been arrested.
Did a Man in Sweden Die From Penis Enhancement Surgery?
3 August 2017News articles accurately recount a real case published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Is a Wisconsin Company Offering to Microchip its Employees?
25 July 2017River Falls-based Three Square Market is giving its workers the option of voluntarily having a microchip implanted in their hands.
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Is U.S. Actor Sam Elliott Really Dead?
15 July 2019A frequent producer of junk news managed to trick some readers into believing that the popular actor had died in July 2019.
Did U.S. Women’s Soccer Player Give Nazi Salute Outside Holocaust Museum?
15 July 2019The photo was shared by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan with a message congratulating the team for its World Cup win.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Say ‘White Men Should Be Put in Chains’?
19 November 2018A widely-shared meme offered a malicious quotation attributed to the Minnesota Democrat.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
4 June 2012"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"