With the rise of media attention on the Ebola virus, a slew of fake news stories, hoaxes, and “satirical” pieces have circulated. Today we offer a recap of most of the fake viral stories and hoaxes related to Ebola.
A story about an 87-year old college student named Rose is a touching story about life, fulfilling dreams, and growing old. But is the story real or fake?
An image circulating shows a massive squid that allegedly washed ashore in California. The creature is said to have attained its size due to radiation from the Fukushima disaster in Japan. Is the photo real or fake?
A video circulating online shows a soccer play featuring almost inhuman abilities by its players. Is this video real or fake?
Reports this weekend claim that hackers plan to release as many as 200,000 photos and videos captured on Snapchat by a third-party app. Some say the announcement could be a hoax.
Today we examine online rumors which claim that onions can absorb germs, leftover onions are dangerous, and onions are toxic to dogs. Is this true or false?
An online rumor has claimed Red Bull causes a “slow death” and has been banned in several countries due to health concerns. Is this real or a hoax?
A series of reports claim that Ebola victims have risen from the dead. Today we’ll take a look at several versions of this story.
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