‘Most Detailed Image of a Human Cell’
A viral post claimed to show the most detailed image of a human cell to date, but reverse image search told a different story.
2021
‘Albedo,’ ‘Bright Darkness,’ and ‘Snowglow’
A screenshot of a post about a “bright darkness” or “snowglow” often observed after a snowfall spread across social media — and got everyone excited for winter.
‘Minnesota Keeps the Original Confederate Flag’ and Refuses to Return It?
A viral screenshot (or set) purportedly describes Minnesota’s ongoing possession of an original Confederate flag.
‘In Greece, If You Are Over 60 and Not Vaccinated, You Will Be Fined 100 Euros a Month’
A popular meme claimed that citizens of Greece older than 60 who hadn’t received a COVID-19 vaccine would be fined €100 a month as of January 16 2022.
‘The Maximum Legal Campaign Donation is Indexed to Inflation, But the Minimum Wage is Not’
An Imgur screenshot from Twitter described a “very telling” purported aspect of American democracy.
Is Dawn Hand Soap or Dish Soap?
Facebook’s promoted Reels included a video claiming that Dawn dish soap is actually hand soap, a “big if true” claim apparently circulated to promote a multi-level marketing scam.
Bass Pro Shops, 7th Largest Pyramid in the World?
A popular meme claimed that the seventh (or tenth) largest pyramid in the world was a Bass Pro Shops location.
Japan ‘Santa Crucified’ Christmas Meme
A long-circulating image, often labeled “in Japan, they don’t fully understand Christmas yet,” almost always appears out of context.
‘Don’t Do Drugs’ Pencil
An anti-drug pencil was purportedly recalled in the 1990s due to an inherent design flaw.
Big Macs in Denmark Versus Big Macs in the USA
Years-long social media discussions contrasting worker pay and the price of Big Macs in Denmark and the United States resurfaced in November 2021.