All posts tagged "Satire"

A rumor claims that there is a new brand of Marlboro cigarettes which contains marijuana. Today we’ll look at this rumor and its origins.

A story circulating this week states that Republican congresswoman Michele Bachmann was recently arrested for driving under the influence in Colorado.

A story in circulation claims that Michael Jackson’s body was discovered buried at the Neverland Ranch – years before the singer’s death in 2009. Is this real or fake?

An article circulating online today states that 37 people died in Colorado on the first day of of marijuana legalization. Is this true or false?

A graphic of a news story in circulation today claims that Vine sensation Lil Terio has been kidnapped.

A news item claims that a 9-year old student was suspended for saying “Merry Christmas” to a teacher. Is this true or false?

An article circulating online states that a new trend among parents is the gauging of toddler earlobes. The article includes several images as proof. Is this real or merely a hoax?

A report claims that the Obama Administration has recently handed out pamphlets entitled, “What To Do When The Veteran In Your Classroom Attempts A Mass Shooting.” Is this story true or false?