Cream of Tartar and Orange Juice to Quit Smoking?
A viral Facebook post claims that the popular condiment and cooking aid reduces nicotine cravings.
Disinformation
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.
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.
Did Republicans Hold 33 Benghazi Hearings and Make Hillary Clinton Testify for 11 Hours?
A popular tweet compared the Trump administration to Clinton’s experiences as secretary of state under former United States President Barack Obama.
Did Canada Legalize Bestiality?
An October 2019 Facebook post led to rumors that bestiality became legal in Canada — again.
Did Charlie Chaplin Say ‘Love Is Enough to Get Everything Done’?
The official site representing the late star’s family refuted a quote attributed to him on various sites.
Is Chick-fil-A Funding Anti-Gay Violence in Uganda?
A persistent rumor about the fast food chain appeared in a virally popular October 2019 tweet.
Did United States Attorney General Bill Barr Meet with Rupert Murdoch Before Shep Smith Left Fox News?
A popular meme suggests that the Fox News anchor — a frequent critic of Donald Trump — was fired on the orders of the White House.
Did Kurdish Fighters Help the United States During World War II?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks defending a major foreign policy decision were quickly refuted by reputable news organizations.
Disinformation Peddlers Push ‘October 16th’ Conspiracy Theory
A United States Marine Corps directive led to a fresh tide of online bilge attempting to convince readers to be ready for a nonexistent armed insurrection… again.
