‘Picasso Died in 1973, Surprising the Internet Every Year’
Tens of thousands of social media users seemed surprised that prolific artist Pablo Picasso was notable in a relatively modern era of art history.
2020
Conspiracy Theorists Help Spread Video Pushing Coronavirus ‘Live Cremation’ Claim
Both the Epoch Times and an outlet connected to disinformation purveyor Steve Bannon promoted the video.
Did the CDC Stop Disclosing How Many People Were Tested for Coronavirus in the United States?
Key statistics appear to have been either moved or removed from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s page tracking COVID-19.
‘Tax Brackets Explained’ Imgur Post
A post to Imgur in February 2020 called “Tax brackets explained. Help educate others!” went viral on that site and elsewhere on social media.
Did 41 Democrats Vote Against ‘Protecting Already Born Babies’?
Pundits and blogs expressed outrage about a late-term abortion bill getting voted down.
Would 38 Percent of Americans Not Buy Corona Beer over Coronavirus Fears?
Outlandish “surveys” (like one claiming that a large portions of Americans won’t drink Corona beer because of coronavirus fears) get repeated verbatim by outlets like CNN, giving free press to public relations firms.
Did ‘Akira’ Predict a 2020 Coronavirus Outbreak?
It’s true that the 1988 anime classic got the 2020 Olympics right, but the parts about a predicted coronavirus pandemic are exaggerated.
If Your Child is an Authorized User on Your Credit Card, Do They Automatically Start Out with an 800 Credit Score?
A social media user’s “add your kid as an authorized user” advice is way riskier than it looks; here’s why.
Did an MSNBC Commentator Say that Recent College Graduates Make ‘$75,000 a Year’?
Mike Barnicle said that messaging from presidential candidate Bernie Sanders resonated with twentysomethings who were “doing okay.”
Public Enemy, Bernie Sanders Team Up for Rally in Los Angeles
Yes, it’s real, and the poster was very popular on social media.