• Hoaxes & Rumors
    Real or Hoax: Let Jesus Take the Wheel Day

    In 2013 a fake Facebook event entitled “Let Jesus Take the Wheel Day” went viral, in which drivers were said to go hands-free as a sign of faith.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Snake Attacking Calf Photo: What Happens Next?

    A photo being circulated on Facebook shows an image of a snake wrapped around a calf. Users are encouraged to type such comments as “cow” to see what happens next. So… what happens?

  • Current Events
    Father’s Letter to Victoria’s Secret Goes Viral

    In 2013 an upset father of a 3-year old girl published an open letter to Victoria’s Secret, complaining about their marketing to girls and teens.

  • Scams & Deception
    Beware of Fake DEA Extortion Calls

    An alarming telephone scam involves a person claiming to be from the DEA who calls and tells unsuspecting victims they have an arrest warrant. The victim is then told they must pay a fine to avoid jail time.

  • Current Events
    The Waffles Week in Review: Week 12, 2013

    Here’s a look at the most popular stories covered at Wafflesatnoon over the 12th week of 2013, for the dates covering March 19-25. We’ll take a look at the most significant stories day-by-day, including new items and those which surged in popularity.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Texting While Driving Billboard: Real or Hoax?

    A billboard warns drivers of the dangers of texting while driving – and also encourages them to send a text for more info. Is this billboard real or fake?

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Are Hackers Posting “Visit the New Facebook” Links?

    Have you seen a warning about a hacker posting links that say “Visit the New Facebook”? Today we’ll take a closer look at this warning.

  • Current Events
    Monster Energy Now a Beverage, Not a Dietary Supplement

    Monster Energy drinks are undergoing a slight transformation in what appears to be a reaction to pressure from the medical community, and potentially the FDA.

  • Spam Files
    Spam Alert: Fake Facebook Support Emails

    Have you been receiving messages claiming to be from Facebook, stating that you have new messages from Facebook Support? There have been many such messages going around lately. Today we’ll dissect one of these messages to take a closer look.

  • Social Media
    Hashtags Coming to Facebook?

    The Wall Street Journal has reported that Facebook plans to bring Twitter-style hashtags to the social network. Facebook has neither confirmed nor denied it, but it looks as though we just may be seeing this feature in the near future.

  • Current Events
    What is Sizzurp?

    High profile controversies surrounding young celebrities such as Justin Bieber and Lil Wayne have occasionally mentioned the use of a substance referred to as “Sizzurp.” Today we’ll take a closer look at what is contained in this concoction.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Clay Matthews Car Accident Hoax

    Green Bay Packers Linebacker Clay Matthews was the target on an internet hoax, when false news spread over the weekend that he was injured in a car accident.

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