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.
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On a ‘Scroll That Has 470+ Names of People Killed by MN Police,’ Was Derek Chauvin Involved in Five?
As the trial of the former Minneapolis law enforcement officer for killing George Floyd drew nearer, a popular tweet claimed that Chauvin was involved in four prior incidents.
TikTok’s ‘Antifa Hoedown’ (#NeverGonnaStopUs), Explained
Composer @DannyKBernstein’s catchy “Antifa Hoedown” went viral on TikTok and elsewhere in early 2021.
Peace Sign Origin: Nuclear Disarmament?
A viral February 2021 Facebook post explained the ubiquitous “peace sign” had its origin in campaigns for nuclear disarmament.
‘MLK’s Mother Was Assassinated Too’
In February 2021, a long-circulating meme about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s mother’s death reappeared on social media.
Was Ashli Babbitt’s Death ‘Exposed as a Hollywood Stunt’?
One of “the most discredited sources on the internet” attempted to spread a conspiracy about the Capitol rioter.
‘Casual Reminder That in 1861, 11 Senators and 3 Representatives Were Expelled from Congress for Failing to Recognize Lincoln’s Election and Supporting Insurrection’
A screenshot of a tweet claiming eleven senators and three Congressmen were expelled in 1861 for “failing to recognize” the election of Abraham Lincoln and “supporting insurrection” went viral on Imgur and Reddit in February 2021.
‘GME Frenzy Claims First Life’
A screenshot of a purported article about GameStop retail investor “Jake McGuirrey” circulated in stock-related Facebook groups and other social platforms.
‘TIL That Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, QAnon Conspiracy Theorist, Obtained Her GED Just Last Year’
A screenshot of a tweet about Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert receiving a GED in 2020 went viral on social media in 2021.
Conspiracy-Slinging Lawmaker Caught Encouraging Parkland Shooting ‘False Flag’ Lie
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) encouraged claims that a local official was paid off to remain silent about the fatal attack — among other weaponized conspiracy theory narratives.