Did the Text on this Tote Bag Say It Was There to ‘Terrify Those Afraid of Arabic’?
A satirical message created by two Palestinian graphic designers has been making the rounds for several years.
Was an Ecuadorian Tribe’s Rainforest Home Hit by a Rash of Wildfires?
Social media users have drawn links between a Waorani court victory and a spate of fires in the Amazon.
Instagram Copyright Hoax
Various high-profile people fell for an old, fake “notice” against Instagram that has circulated online since 2012.
Did the Presidents of the United States and France Agree on Inviting Russia Back Into the Group of Seven?
A report relying on an anonymous “senior official” within the Trump administration was quickly contradicted by other news organizations.
Did Someone Act Out a ‘Mock Assassination’ of Trump at a Democratic Fundraiser?
Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval said a vendor was responsible for the “regrettable exchange.”
Do an Average of 22 United States Military Veterans Kill Themselves Every Day?
A long-standing claim regarding military suicide rates hinges on a statistical misreading.
Did Franklin Graham Show a Double Standard on Presidential Infidelity?
The difference in the evangelist’s treatment of Donald Trump and Bill Clinton was captured in a graphic online.
Was a Crowd of People Filmed Taunting Philadelphia Police During a Standoff?
Video taken at the scene drew media coverage separately from the actual incident, but it was a small group within a much larger crowd of people.
Did a Woman Post an Ad Offering to Babysit ‘White Kids Only’?
Social media amplified threats and harassment against an Oregon woman over the flyer without pausing to see whether it was real.
Did Public Assistance Programs Exist in the United States Before Social Security?
Claims that “our ancestors” who emigrated to the U.S. had no access to pensions or other types of aid when they arrived are ahistorical.