The Origins of Policing in the United States
Memes claim that modern law enforcement evolved out of slave patrols.
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Did a ‘Gun-Toting Granny’ Shoot Two Rapists’ Testicles Off?
Reports 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
A 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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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Chick-fil-A Pay a $17 Starting Wage?
Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Are These Trump Supporters Wearing ‘Racist Bitch’ T-Shirts?
Doctored images are frequently used to market genuine T-shirts for sale.