Did Canada Legalize Bestiality?
An October 2019 Facebook post led to rumors that bestiality became legal in Canada — again.
Was $6 an Hour in 1980 Equivalent to More Than $18 Today?
A viral “Boomers vs. Millennials” post claims that “I only made $6 an hour” is a flawed metric when comparing costs of living between generations.
Did Charlie Chaplin Say ‘Love Is Enough to Get Everything Done’?
The official site representing the late star’s family refuted a quote attributed to him on various sites.
Is Chick-fil-A Funding Anti-Gay Violence in Uganda?
A persistent rumor about the fast food chain appeared in a virally popular October 2019 tweet.
Trump Administration Rushes To Distance Itself From Massacre Video at Far-Right ‘Meme Event’
The White House claimed that the president “strongly condemns” the video, even though he had not seen it.
Did United States Attorney General Bill Barr Meet with Rupert Murdoch Before Shep Smith Left Fox News?
A popular meme suggests that the Fox News anchor — a frequent critic of Donald Trump — was fired on the orders of the White House.
‘Columbus Set Out to Prove the Earth Was Round’
Columbus Day often brings a re-litigation of what American schoolchildren are taught; one claim is that the Italian explorer was the first to prove that the Earth was round.
The ‘Inspirational’ History of KFC’s Colonel Sanders
The “finger-lickin’ good” restaurateur’s actual life was much messier and more colorful than the memes would have you believe.
Did Kurdish Fighters Help the United States During World War II?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks defending a major foreign policy decision were quickly refuted by reputable news organizations.
Do Four in Ten Cancer Patients Really Lose Their Life Savings?
In a pro-Medicare for All tweet, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said that around 40 percent of cancer patients lose their life savings due solely to the costs of their treatment.
