‘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.”
President Donald Trump’s 32 Percent Approval Rating per CBS Poll vs. ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ at 33 Percent per Rotten Tomatoes?
A protest sign claimed that the President of the United States had an approval rating one point lower than a decade-old film that was panned by critics.
Has ICE Refused Even Donated Flu Shot Vaccines for Detainees?
Viral tweets claimed that border agencies turned away flu shot donations — even as new details emerged about a teenaged detainee’s flu-related death earlier in the year.
Did Uber Receive 235 Reports of Rape and 5,981 Reports of Sexual Abuse?
A screenshot of a tweet on Facebook claims that Uber has received a large number of sexual abuse reports.
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.
Did a ‘Drunk Crop Duster’ Pilot Dump 4 Tons of Manure over Kansas?
A circulating Facebook post claims a “drunk crop duster” pilot accidentally showered part of Kansas in four tons of manure.
A Holiday Debunking: Comparing Trump and Obama’s Treatment of ‘Merry Christmas’
The idea that Trump “restored” the holiday to the White House is just as bogus as a “birther” smear.
Do You Need to Remove Barcodes from Donated Toys Because People Exchange Them for Cigarettes and Beer?
A yearly social media moral panic involves the purported return of toys donated to needy children so their parents can buy beer and cigarettes — based on stories that have already been debunked by retailers.
‘Butt Plug’ Christmas Tree in Paris
A new annual Christmas tradition involves sharing a purported modern art installation in Paris that resembles a… well, you tell us.
UPS Thanks Police for Killing Driver Frank Ordonez
A number of viral tweets referenced a statement from @UPS “thanking” the police after their driver was killed in crossfire during a chase.