‘To Save Money, Maybe You Should Skip Breakfast’ WSJ Headline
A screenshot of a purported Wall Street Journal headline went viral for its mention of skipping breakfast “to save money.”
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‘Food Shortages Are Starting to Become Quite Serious All Over the Planet’
A circulating blog post by ZeroHedge advanced rumors that devastating “food shortages” were worsening.
A Florida Attorney Opposed to Helmet Laws Died in a Motorcycle Crash
The death of Florida lawyer Ron Smith in a motorcycle accident made international headlines due to his vocal opposition to helmet laws.
‘Reporter Wears Grape Costume to Defend Boy Suspended for Banana Suit’
In August 2022, a popular post to Reddit’s r/all purportedly depicted a reporter in a grape costume, investigating the suspension of a boy for wearing a banana suit.
No, the Loch Ness Monster’s Existence is Not ‘Plausible’
On July 26 2022, several misleading reports appeared to confirm that the existence of the Loch Ness monster was “plausible,” following a new discovery.
’10 Weeks of Wheat’ in Global Reserves?
Fears of a wheat shortage swept social media in May 2022, alongside claims only ten weeks of wheat were held in reserves globally.
Mississippi Woman Allegedly Forged Fax to Free Incarcerated Boyfriend
Screenshots of a purported news article suggested that a Mississippi woman had allegedly forged a fax to liberate her boyfriend from prison.
Did Biden’s Approval Rating Plummet in a January 2022 Poll?
Skewed coverage of a January 12 2022 Quinnipiac University poll spread virally on January 13 2022.
‘Almost Half of America Thinks Biden is Mentally Unstable According to New Poll’
On September 20 2021, a TrendingPolitics.com post headlined, “Almost Half of America Thinks Biden is Mentally Unstable According to New Poll” appeared on Trendolizer as extremely popular, claiming: According to a new poll conducted by Fox News, only 49% of American voters think President Joe Biden is mentally stable enough to serve as president of the …
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‘New Poll Spells Doom For Democrats in the 2022 Midterm Elections’
On April 27 2021, news of a purportedly damning poll was widely viewed and shared.