Volvo ‘Three Point Seat Belt’ Patent
A Facebook post claiming that Volvo invented the three-point seat belt but declined to maximize profits proved extremely popular.
YouTube Reverses Course, Reinstates Watchdog Site Monitoring Conspiracists
The media watchdog site Right Wing Watch (RWW) was reinstated onto YouTube after the platform initially removed its channel on June 28 2021 for unspecified reasons. “We are glad that by reinstating our account, YouTube recognizes our position that there is a world of difference between reporting on offensive activities and committing them,” site director …
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Study Fails to Find Any Tuna DNA Inside Subway Tuna Sandwich
A popular tweet claiming a “new study” failed to identify tuna in a Subway tuna sandwich omitted some details — and there was no “new study.”
Conspiracists Seize on Study to Attack COVID-19 Mask Mandates
A May 2021 “preprint” provided another round of fodder for attention-seeking conspiracy theorists.
Big Thunder Mountain Kidney Stones Meme
A “did you know” meme claims Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain can help afflicted riders pass kidney stones.
‘This is What Bravery Looks Like, Not a Man Wearing a Dress’
An image of what appeared to be active combat was taken well out of its context and used to undermine the very point of the original photograph.
Were Black Soldiers Eligible for the GI Bill?
Discussions of critical race theory included an example of what it might look like in practice.
‘Chuck Grassley is 8 Years Older than Emmett Till’
Discourse surrounding the unusually lengthy tenure of Sen. Chuck Grassley included a tweet comparing his age to Emmett Till, who was murdered when he was a teenager.
‘Ken Griffin Sells Condo’
Understanding the surge in $AMC interest is necessary to understanding why the sale of a condominium became a viral rumor.
Is the ‘Illinois Father’ Who Criticized CRT Candace Owens’ Brother?
A widely-shared video of an “Illinois father” speaking in support of an anti-critical race theory disinformation campaign was rumored to feature the brother of Candace Owens.