Robin Williams ‘Penpal’ Story
A screenshot of a person named Kyle’s heartfelt anecdote about being Robin Williams’ penpal spread virally in August 2021 — but the account was then suspended by Reddit.
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‘We Have Noticed the Condition of Your Vehicle’ Viral Human Resources Letter
A purported letter from the human resources department at an unnamed company about the condition of an employee’s older model vehicle has gone viral on several platforms, but its veracity is unknown.
Bride Steals $30k in Wedding Donations Then Asks for More?
A juicy post to Reddit is either “family drama gold” or an elaborately detailed hoax showcasing the pitfalls of online fundraising and wedding culture.
Teddy Roosevelt’s Bar Fight: ‘If I’ve Got to, I’ve Got to’
Sometimes historical facts in meme form are unreliable, but a story about the 26th United States president punching a cocky gunslinger comes from a fairly credible source.
‘Inside the Gills of a Whale Shark’
A purported photograph of the huge fish’s breathing organ went viral on Reddit and Imgur.
Did a Man Decide to Use Drawings of ‘Cat Heads’ as His Official Signature?
If you’ve ever closed on a house, you already know what a hassle drawing cat heads on documents might be.
Is a Photograph of Roger Stone Holding a ‘Hillary for Prison’ Shirt Real?
After political operative Roger Stone was arrested on January 25 2019, a photograph in which he appeared to proudly display a shirt bearing the slogan “Hillary for Prison” began circulating on social media: As in the example above, the image was often captioned “A rare picture of what karma looks like.” The commentary alluded to …
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