Ahoy, Matey: Book Excerpt Fuels Surge of Interest in Same-Sex Pirate Partnerships
A book about LGBTQ history claims that the term has its roots in a 17th-century practice.
Fact Checks
NYT, 1932: ‘German Centrists’ Believe Nazis Allowed to Participate Will Become More Moderate?
A purported “New York Times” article from 1932 reports on a widespread belief that encouraging civic participation among Nazis would make them more moderate.
Did the U.S. Department of Defense Display an Image of a Nazi on the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge?
Social media accounts affiliated with the American military prominently displayed a photograph of Joachim Peiper before taking the posts down.
‘Supreme Court Can Extend Trump’s Term By Up To 3 Years If He’s Acquitted In The Senate’ Facebook Share
A known purveyor of phony news articles put out a story about a purported impeachment clause that was shared thousands of times.
Was an ‘Anti-Semitic’ Bernie Sanders Shirt Sold at the DNC in 2016?
In December 2019, social media rumors appeared with the claim that an antisemitic caricature of Bernie Sanders on a T-shirt was sold at the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
Did Michael Bloomberg Supporters Invent Their Own ‘Dance’?
Two comedians took to Twitter to show off their “Moves Like Bloomberg.”
Fresh Snow Absorbs Sound
A meme claims “fresh snow absorbs sound,” which is true — with some minor caveats.
‘Medicare for All? How Are We Gonna Pay for That? With THIS Money’ Post
Costs for “Medicare for All” vary, but almost all estimates were lower than 2018 spending for health care in the United States at $3.6 trillion.
Did Boris Johnson Hide in a Refrigerator to Escape a Live Television Interview?
The British prime minister was called out for allegedly ducking the hosts of “Good Morning Britain” on the eve of a national election.
‘Velocity of Money’ Tumblr Post
A popular screenshot shared to Facebook by “The Other 98%” purportedly explained a concept known as the “velocity of money.”