‘This Is Canada, This Is the United States’ Border Meme
A meme about the border between Canada and the United States was shared thousands of times on social media in October 2019.
Fact Checks
Daniel Everett and the Amazonian Tribe that ‘Deconverted’ Him
The former missionary has gone on to advocate not only for atheism, but also for the Pirahã tribe’s linguistic diversity.
‘Rolling Stone’ List of Top 100 Singers of All Time
Social media railed against a purported list of the top singers throughout history, but many missed an important detail.
Cream of Tartar and Orange Juice to Quit Smoking?
A viral Facebook post claims that the popular condiment and cooking aid reduces nicotine cravings.
Elizabeth Warren Credited With a Bernie Sanders Debate Quote
Commenters were confused by a controversy about who said what, thanks to unspecified later edits to already published stories.
Did a Coney Island Sideshow Save Hundreds of Premature Babies in the Early 1900s?
A viral Facebook post about the purported contributions of Dr. Martin Couney to early neonatology was virally popular.
Can Consuming Too Much Coffee Under Stress Cause Schizophrenia Symptoms?
A “weird facts” page on Facebook claimed that excess caffeine could have a deleterious effect by either mimicking or triggering the effects of schizophrenia.
The Anti-Semitic Origins of ‘You Cannot Legislate the Poor Into Prosperity’
A quote attributed to an evangelical leader actually originated with a Holocaust denier.
Zinaida, Get Your Gun
On Facebook and Imgur, users shared a World War II-era story of a brave Russian girl named Zinaida Portnova.
Italy’s President Mozzarella, Allies Back to Ancient Rome?
A slew of posts suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump called Sergio Mattarella “Mozzarella” before referencing a very long-standing purported alliance.
