David Attenborough ‘Ants in a Jar’
A viral, ham-handed parable about “who shook the jar” of proverbial ants was attributed to David Attenborough.
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Sliders Seaside Grill ‘Handouts’ Controversy
A Florida-based restaurant went on Fox News to complain about a purported labor shortage, leading social media users to locate their PPP loan records.
Michael Jackson’s Instagram Pronouns
Late entertainer Michael Jackson does have an active, verified Instagram account — and a viral screenshot showing his pronouns as “he/he.”
‘Fireflies Photographed in Trees with Long Time Exposure’
A popular set of ethereal photographs purports to depict fireflies “photographed in trees with long time exposure,” but the explanation was inaccurate.
Solo Cups’ ‘Measuring Lines’
A long-circulating rumor about various markings on red Solo cups describes them as measuring lines.
‘White Pride Skittles,’ Explained
Circulating images of white Pride Skittles demonstrated where punctuation and capitalization really count.
Hellmann’s Chunky Mayonnaise
A Facebook post appeared to depict Hellman’s Chunky Mayonnaise, a condiment manufactured in hell.
Blue’s Clues ‘Top Scars’ Beaver
A screenshot from Blue’s Clues‘ 2021 Pride video depicts a beaver with top scars.
‘Closest Pic of Saturn from Inside Its Rings by the Cassini Spacecraft Two Weeks Ago’
A viral post purportedly shows the “closest pic of Saturn from inside its rings,” captured “two weeks ago.”
‘This Photo of Chick-Fil-A Honoring Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day Is Triggering Liberals’
A photograph of a memorial table at a Chick-Fil-A honoring fallen soldiers is real, but it’s not “triggering liberals across social media.”