Mexico’s ‘Mummified’ Alien Corpses
In September 2023, photographs of purported “alien corpses” circulated on social media after a hearing in Mexico.
‘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.”
‘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.
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.
Audible vs. Libby App
A popular August 2023 Facebook post claimed that the Libby app could replace Audible purchases.
Ellen Ochoa Elementary Bomb Threats
Misleadingly edited social media content led to two separate bomb threats aimed at an Oklahoma school in August 2023 — as public institutions are increasingly targeted by far right disinformation purveyors.
Were Period Products ‘Tested With Blood’ for Absorbency Claims?
A highly popular claim was difficult to check without access to the paywalled study it was quoting.