Spooky Season, Activated Charcoal in Food, and Medication
A viral social media post warns users not to fall for a “spooky season” trend, claiming that activated charcoal in foods can decrease the efficacy of certain medications and contraceptives.
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Did Ulysses S. Grant Say a Second Civil War Could be Waged Over Intelligence Vs. Superstition?
After Donald Trump referenced a civil war on Twitter, a quote attributed to the eighteenth United States president circulated on social media.
Harry S. Truman ‘You Can’t Get Rich in Politics Unless You’re a Crook’ Meme
The popular quote has been widely attributed to the 33rd President of the United States, but it appears to be a misleading paraphrase at best.
‘Dad’s Ashes a Brick’ Post
A viral post on social media describes how a loved one’s cremated remains hardened into a brick-like mass, presenting a unique dilemma.
‘Iranian Censorship’ of Women’s Track and Field Competition Video
A viral Imgur post purportedly showed “Iranian TV censorship” of female athletes in a track and field competition, but it was suspiciously sourceless.
‘Two Altar Boys Arrested for Putting Weed in the Censer Burner’ Claim
A long-circulating article appeared to report that two altar boys were arrested for putting marijuana in an incense burner during a Christmas Eve Mass.
‘Trump Is Now Trying To Get Mike Pence Impeached’ Claim
Hundreds of thousands of Facebook users shared an article claiming that United States President Donald Trump was “now trying to get Mike Pence impeached,” but be wary of extraordinary claims from a single source.
Was a Bill Passed in Iran Allowing Men to Marry Their Daughters?
An article circulating on social media about Iranian policy contains claims that are both outdated and misleading.
Thomas Jefferson ‘Tyranny Is Defined as That Which Is Legal for the Government’ Quote
The American Founding Father and third United States president had a lot of pithy thoughts and catchy quotes, but this is not one of them.
Did the Confederate Flag’s Designer Call it a Symbol of White Supremacy, Not Southern Heritage?
“Heritage, not hate” wasn’t axiomatic when the Civil War and the Confederacy were current events.