Did a Gallery Worker Mistake an Art Installation for Trash?
Social media gave new life, on at least two separate occasions, to the story of a $14,000 mishap in Italy.
Did Manhattanites Start a Petition to Change Part of 5th Avenue to ‘Barack Obama Avenue’?
A petition exists to rename Trump Tower’s portion of 5th Avenue after former U.S. President Barack Obama, but it doesn’t seem to be entirely by locals.
Are the ‘Epstein Gurney Photos’ Fake?
A popular conspiracy theory after the death of Jeffrey Epstein involved “gurney photos” in the news and claims that those photographs were fabricated.
Is Doc from ‘Fraggle Rock’ Also Doc from ‘Boondock Saints’?
A popular “today years old” meme noted that “Doc” from the wholesome “Fraggle Rock” was also “Doc” in the rather less wholesome action-thriller film, “The Boondock Saints.”
Did Cameras Malfunction in Prison the Night Jeffrey Epstein Died?
In a predictable pattern, social media claims led to media reports repeating those rumors which then strengthened those rumors in a feedback loop.
Did Netflix Really Cancel ‘The OA’?
News of the show’s cancellation after only two seasons was seen as a potential ruse by its fans.
Did Anne Frank Write that ‘Terrible Things’ Were Happening, Parents Taken While Children Were at School?
After an immigration raid in Mississippi left children crying in the streets looking for their parents, a quote attributed to Anne Frank about similar events appeared.
Did Tommy Lee Write a Lengthy Anti-Trump Screed on Twitter?
Although the musician reposted a rant about United States President Donald Trump and his followers, he didn’t write it himself.
‘First Day of School’ Picture After Mississippi ICE Raid
A massive immigration raid in Mississippi in August 2019 left many children alone or in the care of strangers on the first day of school.
2019 ‘Reported Cases of Flesh Eating Bacteria’ Map on Facebook
A Facebook post with a map of purported flesh-eating bacteria cases was shared thousands of times, but is it accurate?
