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Truth or Fiction?→ NASA ‘Internet Apocalypse’ Outage Rumors, Explained
In June 2023, rumors that the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) warned of an “internet apocalypse” spread virally on platforms like TikTok and Reddit: What’s going on with NASA saying we could lose i
Truth or Fiction?→ House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: ‘A Child That Has No Job’
On May 30 and 31 2023, screenshots of a tweet quoting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) on a “child” who “has no job” were shared to Reddit’s r/WhitePeopleTwitter and r/lostgeneration: Get these kids i
Truth or Fiction?→ Anthony Bourdain on Henry Kissinger
On May 26 2023, multiple accounts shared a quote attributed to celebrity chef and travel correspondent Anthony Bourdain, on the topic of former American diplomat Henry Kissinger and his legacy in Cambodia: Henry Kissinger turns 100 by
Truth or Fiction?→ Disney ‘Pulls Plug’ on Billion Dollar Florida Campus
On May 18 2023, a flurry of posts about Disney “pulling the plug” on a billion-dollar planned investment began appearing across social media, with popular posts on r/politics and r/LeopardsAteMyFace (twice): Disney Pulls Plug on
Truth or Fiction?→ The ‘TikTok Benadryl Challenge’
On April 17 2023, a viral tweet about a deadly “Benadryl challenge” spreading on TikTok claimed that a boy in Ohio died after participating in it: 13-year-old dead after trying deadly TikTok “Benadryl challenge” The challenge is where
Truth or Fiction?→ Missouri State Senator on ’12-Year-Old Marriage’
On April 12 2023, a Reddit user shared a post to r/WhitePeopleTwitter, claiming that Missouri State Sen. Mike Moon (R) argued in favor of child marriage: The party of “FaMilY ValUeS” by u/IReallyDontCare91 in WhitePeopleTwitter
Truth or Fiction?→ Google Maps ‘Shooting in Nashville’ Marker
Following the March 27 2023 Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, a purported Google Maps screenshot referencing the incident was shared to Reddit’s r/ABoringDystopia: Dystopian Maps Alert. Welcome to the US. by u/take
Truth or Fiction?→ Sen. Steve Drazkowski: ‘I Have Yet to Meet a Person in Minnesota That is Hungry’
On March 15 2023, popular Reddit posts to r/WhitePeopleTwitter and r/nottheonion referenced comments from Sen. Steve Drazkowski (R-Minnesota) about legislation covering school lunches: State Lawmaker Opposed to Free School Lunch Proposal Sa
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘A New Law In Iran … Forces Female Pharmacists’ to Wear a Black Hijab, Male Pharmacists ‘Are Wearing It As Well to Mock This Law’
A March 7 2023 post to Reddit’s r/interestingasfuck asserted that a then “new law in Iran” had mandated that female pharmacists wear black hijabs only (prohibiting other colors), adding that in response, male pharmacists wore their ow
Truth or Fiction?→ Iowa ‘Recouping’ Houses of Medicaid Recipients
On March 6 2023, a Reddit account shared a screenshot of a tweet about Iowa “recouping” the homes of Medicaid recipients with a sarcastic post to the subreddit r/WhitePeopleTwitter: Iowa leading the way in caring for its citizens
Truth or Fiction?→ Tennessee Seahorse Book Ban
On February 22 2023, two Imgur users (and one Redditor) shared screenshots of a tweet about Tennessee Republicans “trying to ban a book about seahorses” because it “normalizes gender fluidity”: But male seahorses can
Truth or Fiction?→ Chinese Spy Balloons Under Trump
On February 5 2022, a popular post to Reddit’s r/worldnews suggested that a Chinese spy balloon controversy was not the first of its sort — positing that “at least” three similar incidents occurred during the Trump administratio
Truth or Fiction?→ Amazon Ending Amazon Smile
On January 19 2023, a popular post on r/technology indicated Amazon was ending a service called “Amazon Smile,” its charitable donations program: Amazon discontinues charity donation program amid cost cuts from technology
Truth or Fiction?→ Study Contrasts COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Traffic Crash Risk
On December 13 2022, a post to Reddit’s r/science posted a link to a study examining a possible link between COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and the likelihood of car crashes: Adults who neglect COVID-19 health recommendations may also neg
Snopes→ Fake Tweet Says YouTube Will Be ‘Removing the Skip Ad Button’
The fake tweet was in a Reddit post entitled "13/6/2024."
Truth or Fiction?→ A Florida Attorney Opposed to Helmet Laws Died in a Motorcycle Crash
On October 26 2022, a popular Reddit post suggested that a Florida attorney known for opposing helmet laws had died in a motorcycle crash: Attorney who fought Florida helmet laws died in motorcycle crash while not wearing one from Leopa
Snopes→ Tweet Accurately Describes Security at St. Louis School Shooting
Here is the evidence we gathered after readers asked us to confirm whether this viral tweet was true.
Snopes→ Photo Shows Dog Peeing on Sign for Biden, Not Trump
Here's how we figured out that this popular picture had been doctored.
Snopes→ Did a Couple Visit a Bank to Cash a ‘Gold’ Trump $5,000 Bill?
"I thought they were joking and laughed before I realized they were serious," the Reddit user who made the post said.
Truth or Fiction?→ Alaska Snow Crab Season Canceled
In October 2022, a popular post to Reddit’s r/news indicated that Alaska’s regular snow crab season was canceled, pending investigation into the cause of a major problem: Alaska snow crab season canceled as officials investigate
Truth or Fiction?→ PayPal ‘Misinformation’ Fine Controversy
In October 2022, frenzied posts on Twitter and Reddit alluded to a new PayPal “misinformation fine” of $2,500 — with some urging others to close their PayPal accounts: Just moved all money I had in my PayPal account out of it. And
Snopes→ Did Berry Global Forbid Employees from Eating Lunch in Their Cars?
Reddit users discussed a picture of a sign that displayed a curious policy about taking breaks and lunches in a company's parking lot.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Jimmy Carter Unveiling Solar Panels Atop the White House. Ronald Reagan Removed Them 2 Years Later’
On October 6 2022, a submission to r/pics came with the claim that former United States President Jimmy Carter had at one point unveiled solar panels on the White House — only to have his successor uninstall them just two years after the photogr
Truth or Fiction?→ Russian Consulate in New York City Vandalized?
On September 30 2022, a post to Reddit’s r/ukraine purportedly showed photographs of the New York City Russian consulate after it was vandalized and splattered with red paint: Russian consulate in New York City this morning from u
Snopes→ Did 79 Die in a Bridge Collapse While Watching a Clown’s Stunt?
"It was just a mad publicity stunt, but as the clown and his geese paddled downstream, the supports of a suspension bridge buckled."
Snopes→ Was a Man Charged $70K After Exploiting a DoorDash Glitch?
According to the rumor, a man was charged more than $70,000 after DoorDash fixed a glitch that previously allowed users to order for free.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Fundraising Email: ‘Eric and I Were Having Dinner Tonight’
On September 5 2022, a popular post to Reddit’s r/WhitePeopleTwitter purportedly depicted a fundraising email connected to former United States President Donald Trump: Imagine the type of people who actually subscribe to Trump’s
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘TIL That the Civil Rights Act Was Not the First One in the U.S., But Rather the Second One….’
On August 31 2022, a Reddit account shared a post to r/todayilearned which made the assertion that the Civil Rights Act was not a novel effort — and that similar, preceding legislation was overturned by the Supreme Court in 1883: TIL
Truth or Fiction?→ Jackson, Mississippi ‘Indefinitely’ Out of Water
On August 30 2022, a post to Reddit’s r/news claimed that the city of Jackson, Mississippi was without water for an unknown period of time: Jackson, Mississippi, water system is failing, city to be with no or little drinking water inde
Snopes→ Did Greg Abbott Dine at Rainforest Cafe and Leave No Tip?
According to the rumor, while previously serving as the attorney general of Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott dined at Rainforest Cafe and didn't leave a tip.
Truth or Fiction?→ Do Americans Have to Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness?
In the days after the Biden administration unveiled its long-anticipated student loan forgiveness plan in August 2022, discussions on (and off) social media platforms focused on details and aspects of the initiative — including whether eligible b
Snopes→ Is This Invoice for a Chevy Volt Hybrid Battery Replacement Real?
According to a viral picture, an invoice for Roger Dean Chevrolet showed an estimate of nearly $30,000 to replace a hybrid battery on a Chevy Volt.
Truth or Fiction?→ Yes, Borrowers Are Eligible for Refunds on Student Loan Payments Made After March 2020
After the Biden administration announced a student loan forgiveness plan in late August 2022, broad-ranging discussions included claims that some borrowers might be eligible for refunds of payments made during a “pause” initiated in March 2
Snopes→ Yes, Liz Cheney Tweeted ‘Bring It,’ Then Lost to Trump’s Pick
We looked for the origins of a screenshot that purported to show Cheney tweeting the words "bring it" back in September 2021.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Rand Paul Opposes Health Care for Veterans Because They Can’t Prove They Got Their Health Problems While Serving’
On August 2 2022, a Reddit account shared a Twitter screenshot to r/WhitePeopleTwitter, which claimed that Sen. Rand Paul ((R-Kentucky) opposed veterans’ health care benefits because “they can’t prove they got their health problems”
Snopes→ Does an Applebee’s ‘Adult Spouse’ Sign Welcome ‘Child Brides’?
A viral tweet with a picture of a sign said, "Fascists attacking drag bars, meanwhile Applebee's has specific signage welcoming child brides."
Snopes→ Did Trump Say Biden ‘Has Dementia’ and Is Moving to a Wisconsin Nursing Home?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump used his own social media platform, Truth Social, to spread baseless claims about the current president's health.
Snopes→ ‘Brazil in a Nutshell’ Street Gunfire Video Shows TV Series Filming
According to HoaxEye, a video of men on a motorcycle trading gunfire with others in a Brazilian street was from the shooting of a film.
Snopes→ Does Pic Show Woman Cutting Birthday Cake in Iran in 1973?
A popular tweet from June 2022 captioned the picture with, "Woman cutting her birthday cake in Iran 1973, 5 years before the Islamic Revolution."