Did Kim Kardashian ‘Ruin’ Marilyn Monroe’s Dress?
A very thinly-sourced claim that Kim Kardashian ruined Marilyn Monroe’s dress during the Met Gala on May 2 2022 quickly became a trending topic.
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‘Squirrel Teeth’ Fashion Trend
Creative looks on Instagram and Facebook are often reframed as a novel “fashion trend,” regardless of how plausible “squirrel teeth” might be.
‘Bone Fire Became Bonfire’
A Halloween meme asserted that the word “bonfire” was an amalgam of “bone fire,” and the image had a cool skull on it.
‘Spiked by Injection’ Warnings on Social Media
In October 2021, a rash of rumors that people in clubs were getting “spiked by injection” circulated on social media.
Does Putting Fruit in Mason Jars Make It Last Longer?
A viral TikTok and attendant Facebook post claimed storing fruit in Mason jars makes it last longer.
The ‘Yellow Square’ Instagram Controversy, Explained
After eight people were killed in an Atlanta spree shooting targeting Asian spas, a prominent Instagram account shared a “yellow square.”