Online Debate Stirs Fears of a ‘Star Wars’ Disinformation Campaign
A Reddit user claimed that a source told him that Disney sought to undermine “Rise of Skywalker” director JJ Abrams.
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‘Missing’ Hiker Emoji Mandela Effect
Do you recall an emoji of a hiker with a walking stick or sticks? Apparently it never existed, but others remember it too.
Was an ‘Anti-Semitic’ Bernie Sanders Shirt Sold at the DNC in 2016?
In December 2019, social media rumors appeared with the claim that an antisemitic caricature of Bernie Sanders on a T-shirt was sold at the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
Fresh Snow Absorbs Sound
A meme claims “fresh snow absorbs sound,” which is true — with some minor caveats.
‘Medicare for All? How Are We Gonna Pay for That? With THIS Money’ Post
Costs for “Medicare for All” vary, but almost all estimates were lower than 2018 spending for health care in the United States at $3.6 trillion.
‘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.
‘Casey Anthony Pregnant with Twins’ Rumor
A long-circulating claim that Casey Anthony is pregnant with twins continues to spread as purportedly new news.
UK’s Conservative Party’s Communications Team Briefly Rebrands to Mislead Public
The Twitter account @CCHQPress switched its name and logo to mimic a fact-checking site.
‘Hong Kong Protester Looks Like a Post Apocalyptic Survivor’
A circulating photograph purportedly shows a protester in Hong Kong with archery equipment and a gas mask.
Mitch McConnell: ‘Completely and Utterly Perplexed’ by Those Who Argue Perjury, Obstruction of Justice Aren’t High Crimes?
A long-circulating screenshot quotes the Senate Majority Leader as advocating for the impeachment of a sitting president.