Cinnamon Toast Crunch ‘Shrimp Tails’ Twitter Controversy
A Twitter account claimed he found “shrimp tails” in a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in an increasingly strange series of tweets.
‘The Cost of a Standard Unit of Insulin’
A Facebook post and tweet by Sen. Bernie Sanders in March 2021 purportedly compared the costs of a “standard unit of insulin” both within and outside the United States.
Did Chuck Todd Host a Panel on Violence Against Asian-Americans Without One Asian-American Guest?
The Meet The Press host was criticized for his coverage of the March 2021 mass shooting in Georgia.
Yes, Krispy Kreme Is Giving Free Donuts to Vaccinated People in 2021
Social media freebie rumors aren’t always properly represented, but Krispy Kreme confirmed vaccinated people can get free donuts in 2021.
Trump and Biden’s Vaccine ‘Promises’
A tweet shared to Imgur said, “Trump promised 20M vaccinations by Dec 31 [2020]” but “delivered 2.8M,” and that “Biden promised 100M vaccinations in 100 days.”
‘Metal Coasters Made from Cars Wrecked in Drunk Driving Accidents’
A popular Imgur post in March 2021 claimed that a bar used coasters made of metal from cars destroyed in drunk driving accidents to remind patrons not to drive under the influence.
Did Scotty from ‘Star Trek’ Inspire a Woman to Not Take Her Own Life?
James Doohan’s remarkable relationship with a fan was remembered online to mark his 100th birthday.
‘President Harris’: Biden Misspeaks During Vaccine Update
Yes, U.S. President Joe Biden mentioned “President Harris” during a brief set of remarks about vaccine rollout progress.
‘Coffee with Cotton Candy’ Facebook Post
A viral Facebook post purportedly shows a cup of coffee with a cotton candy “cloud,” which “rains” sugar from the drink’s steam.
Did the Cop Who Blamed a ‘Very Bad Day’ for Fatal Georgia Shootings Promote Racist Shirts?
Criticism of Jay Baker’s behavior at a press conference only heated up after the “spoof” shirts came to light.