All posts tagged "Satire"

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Fake Report: Whales Did Not Attack a Japanese Whaling Crew

    A story claims that a Japanese whaling crew was attacked by a school of killer whales, leading to 16 deaths and 12 injuries. Is this real or fake?

    waffles July 30, 2014
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    Beware of Fake RFID Reports Shared on Social Media

    Over the past year, a series of stories have been circulated regarding the implantation of RFID chips. Many of these stories,  however, originated from the same website, which produces only fiction.

    waffles July 24, 2014
  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Hoax: Jeremy Meeks Was Not Killed by His Wife

    A report today claims that Jeremy Meeks, the felon whose “sexy mugshot” went viral this summer, was killed by his wife one hour after being released from prison. Is this real or fake?

    waffles July 17, 2014
  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Hoax: Orange is the New Black Not Canceled

    A rumor this weekend states that the popular Netflix series “Orange is the New Black” has been canceled.

    waffles July 12, 2014
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    Did Hobby Lobby Stone a Gay Employee?

    A report circulating this week claims that managers at a Hobby Lobby in Arkansas stoned an employee to death for being gay.

    waffles July 6, 2014
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    Is the CDC Investigating a Mystery Illness at the Border?

    A report circulating this week states that the CDC is investigating a “mystery illness” which is spreading through towns along the US/Mexico border. Is this story real or fake?

    waffles July 5, 2014
  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Obama to Visit Mosque on July 4?

    A story this week asserts that President Obama will be visiting a mosque and host Muslim leaders on July 4. Is this true or false?

    waffles July 3, 2014
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    Was Charles Manson Released From Prison?

    A story circulating this week claims that Charles Manson has been granted parole. Is this story true or false?

    waffles June 5, 2014