All posts tagged "Satire"

A story circulating claims that NASA announced that the rover Curiosity found a message from God on the Martian surface.

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.

Did Sarah Palin urge President Obama to invade Ebola, as a report heavily shared on social media this week suggests?

A report claims that MTV is working on a new show called “12 and Pregnant.” Is this story real?

A story circulating online claims that the ruins of an ancient city were recently discovered in Australia. Is this story real or fake?

An article circulating online claims that German scientists have discovered scientific proof of life after death. Is this article real or a hoax?

A story circulating this week reports a scandal in which an NYPD officer was responsible for the death of an infant who was breastfeeding.

A story examines the “true horrors” of baked beans. It is asserted that euthanized dogs and cats are the secret ingredient of Bush’s Baked Beans, giving the product its “meaty flavor.” Is this report true or false?