Cinnamon Toast Crunch ‘Shrimp Tails’ Twitter Controversy
A Twitter account claimed he found “shrimp tails” in a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in an increasingly strange series of tweets.
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‘The Cost of a Standard Unit of Insulin’
A Facebook post and tweet by Sen. Bernie Sanders in March 2021 purportedly compared the costs of a “standard unit of insulin” both within and outside the United States.
Trump and Biden’s Vaccine ‘Promises’
A tweet shared to Imgur said, “Trump promised 20M vaccinations by Dec 31 [2020]” but “delivered 2.8M,” and that “Biden promised 100M vaccinations in 100 days.”
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.”
How Homeless People Can Receive Third Stimulus and an ‘EIP’
A viral tweet suggested homeless people can qualify for stimulus checks, referencing something called an “EIP return” — and verifying the claim was a nightmare.
PragerU ‘Racism = Bad’ Graphic
A viral screenshot depicted a purported PragerU graphic reading “LEFTIST LOGIC: Racism = Bad.”
Did Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Propose a ‘Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act,’ But While ‘Failing to Explain How Landlords, Banks’ Would Pay Bills?
Rep. Ilhan Omar did introduce legislation by that name, but it included a framework for landlords, banks, and mortgage lenders.
On a ‘Scroll That Has 470+ Names of People Killed by MN Police,’ Was Derek Chauvin Involved in Five?
As the trial of the former Minneapolis law enforcement officer for killing George Floyd drew nearer, a popular tweet claimed that Chauvin was involved in four prior incidents.
Did Princess Diana Lose Her ‘Royal Protection’?
A highly-anticipated Oprah Winfrey interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle led to speculation about the death of Harry’s mother, Diana.
Former Lowe’s Employee Jayjuan Young Says He Was Fired Over 37 Cents
Young’s Facebook post about his devotion to Lowe’s and the circumstances of his termination caused social media outcry.