‘Only in 1989’ Credit Scores Posts
Social media discussions are centered around a claim that FICO scores and credit scores weren’t introduced until 1989.
2021
Was Ashli Babbitt’s Death ‘Exposed as a Hollywood Stunt’?
One of “the most discredited sources on the internet” attempted to spread a conspiracy about the Capitol rioter.
‘Simone Biles Was Banned from Doing Moves Because They Couldn’t Score Them Fairly,’ and ‘They Were Too Dangerous for Other Gymnasts’
Social media praise of Tom Brady prompted a tweet lauding the skill of a storied gymnast.
Does ‘This Little Piggy’ Have a Darker Meaning?
Nursery rhymes can be unsettling if you read them in a particular light.
‘In Finland Speeding Tickets Are Linked to Your Income’
A post about scaled fines for speeding tickets spread virally amid a larger discussion about social inequality.
‘Casual Reminder That in 1861, 11 Senators and 3 Representatives Were Expelled from Congress for Failing to Recognize Lincoln’s Election and Supporting Insurrection’
A screenshot of a tweet claiming eleven senators and three Congressmen were expelled in 1861 for “failing to recognize” the election of Abraham Lincoln and “supporting insurrection” went viral on Imgur and Reddit in February 2021.
Gorilla Glue Hair Lawsuit, Explained
After a TikTok user relayed an unfortunate mishap with Gorilla Glue and her hair, rumors proliferated that she planned to sue the manufacturer.
Law Professor Refutes Trump Attorneys’ Attempt to Cite Him in Impeachment Defense
Brian Kalt said the way his work was cited represented “a breach of professional standards.”
MyPillow Guy ‘Lindell: Capitol Rioters Were Drugged By Antifa Sluts’
Social media users shared a story about how “MyPillow guy” Mike Lindell purportedly blamed the Capitol insurrection on anti-fascist protesters distributing drugs.
Does This Photo Show Train Riders Ignoring a Woman Needing a Seat?
The online anger over a 2019 story continued long after its apparent debunking.