Debate over reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year in the United States led to a viral tweet about the purported number of new cases of coronavirus in various countries.
The untimely death of Florida teenager Carsyn Leigh Davis led to rumors that she had been intentionally infected at a First Youth Church “COVID party.”
In July 2020, a list containing advice attributed to Bernice King began circulating on Facebook.
In July 2020, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) apparently deleted a long-published “LAPD Badge Description” page because 14188 was its example number.
Vauhxx Booker uploaded three distressing clips to Facebook after a July 4 2020 incident at Monroe Lake; local authorities say they are investigating.
A screenshot of a purported Trump-themed, swastika-like mask sold on Amazon circulated on social media in July 2020.
Images of a purported Trump 2020 shirt reminded some social media users of a common Nazi symbol.
Although the very existence of “astral projection” or out-of-body experiences is debated, TikTok’s #Witchtok swears Selki Girl’s Qabalista induces or triggers the experience.
In late June and early July 2020, a purported “1979 horoscope” captivated Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit.
Self-proclaimed “entity channeler” Carol Ann Collins claimed to “channel” George Floyd — and later deleted much of her internet presence.
