Mexico’s ‘Mummified’ Alien Corpses
In September 2023, photographs of purported “alien corpses” circulated on social media after a hearing in Mexico.
2023
Central Casting Criticized For Demanding ‘Recordings’ of Actors’ Likenesses
The agency included a new clause in its casting agreement — without SAG-AFTRA approval.
‘It’s Disability Pride Month,’ Disabled Americans Can’t ‘Have More Than $2,000 in Money and Assets Combined’
A screenshot of a tweet about disability and assets was shared to Reddit in late August 2023.
‘The Richest 1% Evade $163 Billion in Taxes Every Year, the United States Literally Has a Yacht Tax Deduction’
A screenshot of a social media post by former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich addressed tax evasion and a “yacht tax deduction.”
‘Your Policies Caused This’: DeSantis Heckled Trying to Appeal to Black Floridians
The Florida governor’s policies came back to haunt him in the wake of a mass shooting attack.
‘Eustace Marvello’ Mugshot Tweet
A mugshot purportedly showing someone involved in a scheme to steal the 2020 election circulated on social media platforms in late August 2023.
The ‘Breaking Bad 2 Trailer,’ Explained
A trailer advertising a sequel to the popular television series went viral in late August 2023.
‘A Treatable Disease’: NY Health Commisioner Ignores Long COVID
Dr. Jim McDonald painted a rosy view of dealing with the virus in a public radio interview.
Facebook Settlement Explained
Elegible users can sign up for a portion of the settlement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Heath Ledger ‘Happy’ Quote
More than a decade after the death of actor Heath Ledger, a quote about being “happy” was widely attributed to him on social media.