Hatsune Miku and Harry Potter
The name “Hatsune Miku” trended alongside author J.K. Rowling’s in December 2019, thanks to a viral meme.
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Folgers ‘Incest Ad’
How a relatively innocuous ad titled “Coming Home” became an internet behemoth known as the “Folgers incest ad.”
How Many Moms Are in ‘One Million Moms’?
We’re 99.99999999 percent sure it’s nowhere close to a million.
What Do You See in This Image of a Vehicle on Fire?
Science and folklore present different explanations of a strange feature in a picture of a car fire circulating on social media.
Mike Huckabee, Sean Hannity, and ‘Trump 2024’
The former Arkansas governor tweeted about a third term for United States President Donald Trump ahead of a purported December 2019 appearance on “Hannity.”
Canadian Conservative Leader’s Resignation Follows String of Public Falsehoods
Party members accused Andrew Scheer of using their money to pay for his kids to attend private school.
British Media Falls For Bogus Claim That Protesters ‘Whacked’ Government Advisor
Network journalists amplified a dubious narrative about an attack by Labour Party protesters — which didn’t happen.
Anti-Vaxxer Arrested in Samoa Boasted of American Support via Social Media
Supporters in Kentucky sent Edwin Tamasese the means to continue his questionable measles “treatments.”
Rep. Duncan Hunter’s Office Backtracks on ‘Transcript’ After Announcing Guilty Plea
A statement from the lawmaker’s spokesperson reads like a nearly verbatim copy of his appearance on a local television station.
Avoid #GivingTuesday Scams
“Giving Tuesday” follows “Cyber Monday,” but some companies are just lining their pockets; here are the facts.