The Origins of Policing in the United States
26 September 2016Memes claim that modern law enforcement evolved out of slave patrols.
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Did a ‘Gun-Toting Granny’ Shoot Two Rapists’ Testicles Off?
9 March 2000Reports that an Australian grandmother blew the testicles off the two men who raped her granddaughter are fake news.
Car Thief Dies in Earthquake
After the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, a car thief was found crushed to death in the vehicle he'd stolen.
Gun Control, Texas Style
A woman attributed her shooting a mugger six times to the fact that her gun only held six bullets.
Carry Permit Granny
Well-armed old lady with a carry permit isn't afraid of 'a damn thing'?
Gun-Toting Grannies
Did an old lady pull a gun on some black men she found sitting in her car?
Sheriff Joe Arpaio
14 August 2003A popular online piece about an Arizona sheriff's dismissing prisoners' bellyaching by pointing out soldiers serving in Iraq cope with similar conditions.
Letter to Mugger
Letter from a putative victim apologizes to a mugger for foiling his robbery attempt?
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Is This a Real Photograph of Alex Acosta’s Family?
12 July 2019Readers inquired about the authenticity of an image that appeared to show the former U.S. labor secretary and his family.
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 Megan Rapinoe ‘Stomp’ on an American Flag After the World Cup Final?
8 July 2019Right-leaning commentators exploded into outrage after an incident in which the Stars and Stripes was briefly dropped to the ground amid joyous celebrations.
Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?
15 February 2019Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her marriages and family immigration history.
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.