‘The Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Stayed in Kiev’
A February 2022 photograph repeatedly went viral, described as both the “Japanese ambassador to Ukraine” and the “Ukrainian ambassador to Japan.”
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Ireland Waives Visa Requirement for Ukraine Citizens
Ireland’s Taioseach confirmed that the country waived visa entry requirements for people from Ukraine in February 2022.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Anti-Trans Directive
A February 22 2022 letter attributed to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) appeared to direct the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to consider gender affirming care as “abusive.”
‘Store Avocados in Water’ Post
A very popular February 2022 post advised readers and viewers to store avocados in water to keep them fresh longer.
Berlin Wall ‘10316 Days’ Meme
A meme about the Berlin Wall standing for 10,316 days recirculated on the occasion of Imgur’s 13th birthday.
Normandale Park Mass Shooting
Following a mass shooting in Portland, Oregon on February 19 2022, disinformation and subsequent threats proliferated on social media.
The ‘Freedom Convoy’ Ran on Regurgitated Disinformation Narratives
The conspiracy theories that have permeated U.S. politics were also behind the effort in Canada.
Origin of ‘Goodbye’
A screenshot of a Tumblr discussion purportedly explained the origin of the word “goodbye.”
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Amendment Outing LGBT Kids
Discourse around two controversial bills in Florida — known colloquially as “Don’t Say Gay” bills — intensified amid claims a proposed amendment would require schools to “out” students.
How Did Hush Puppies Get Their Name?
A popular post claimed that the fried food popularly known as “hush puppies” were named for their use in distracting dogs by people escaping slavery.