The Most Chilling Mushrooms in the World — the Charms of the Fungi Kingdom
A list of of “gory mushrooms” circulated on social media platforms just in time for Halloween.
Hospital’s ‘$39.95 Fee to Hold a Baby’ Controversy
Numerous political pages on Facebook shared a screenshot of a purported $39.95 charge — for a parent to hold their newborn baby.
Did a Smart Car Owner Park His Auto Inside His Kitchen to Avoid Hurricane Damage?
Jessica Eldridge’s snapshot of her husband’s car was shared heavily — but with two different stories.
Facebook ‘News’ Service to Include ‘Diverse’ Category, Sites Associated With White Nationalism
“I cannot fathom what Facebook is thinking,” one expert said of the move.
Conservative Versus Liberal, ‘Taken at a California Public High School This Year’ Meme
A meme purporting to show California curriculae that compared and contrasted political views continued spreading on social media long after its already flimsy context fell away.
‘University of Oxford Clapping Ban’ Rumor
Tabloids raced to report that “snowflakes” at Oxford “banned” clapping, when in reality the guidelines were amended to encourage more use of sign language for inclusivity purposes.
Soccer Player’s Hijab Slips, Opponents Stop Playing to Help Her Cover Her Hair?
A viral video purportedly shows a women’s football game in which members of an opposing team stop play to help a player fix her slipping hijab.
Did a Mississippi Man Hack His Way Into Helping ‘Food Stamp’ Recipients?
A Robin Hood-like story went viral after someone posted it for “social media fun.”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Grills Facebook Chief Executive Officer Over Fact-Checking, Political Ads
“So you won’t take down lies or you will take down lies?” the Democratic Congresswoman asked Mark Zuckerberg.
A Friendly Reminder Children Need a Lanyard to Trick or Treat in Nichols Hills?
A screenshot of a Halloween post shared to Reddit’s r/okc is angering the internet — and it’s also a great big hoax.