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'Myspace Tom' Anderson Vanished After Selling His Social Media Company?
Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
June 3, 2024
In 2005, Anderson sold Myspace to News Corp. for $580 million. Rather than launching into anothe ...
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Biden Posted 'I'm Stroking My [Expletive]' on Social Media?
Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 2, 2024
"No community notes so this must be real," one user joked under the post on X (formerly Twitter).
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No, Elon Musk Isn't Dead
Written by:
Taija PerryCook
April 29, 2024
Claims about the SpaceX CEO in April 2024 were nothing but a hoax.
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Biden's X Account Shared Incorrect Date for State of the Union Address?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 7, 2024
A screenshot shows the account sharing a 2023 date for the 2024 address.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s X Account Was Hacked?
Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sept. 20, 2023
In a series of bizarre tweets, his account falsely announced the death of former U.S. President ...
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Video Shows Students at an Asian 'Influencer School'?
Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 29, 2023
"This is next level, a legion of influencers to influence ... you," one social media user commented.
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Was It Possible to 'Double Like' Tweets in August 2023?
Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 15, 2023
Some social media users believed it was just a deceiving method used to get more likes.
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Does Twitter's 'Like' Button Become an 'X' When You Press It?
Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
July 26, 2023
Some social media users apparently found a deceptive way to get more likes.
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Did 'The Simpsons' Predict Meta's Threads Logo?
Written by:
David Emery
July 10, 2023
Exactly what the Threads logo symbolizes has been a bone of contention ever since the app was ro ...
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Is Temu Shopping App a Communist China-Based Scam That Spies on Users?
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
June 5, 2023
Temu offers seemingly too-good-to-be-true deals on a massive range of products, but the app and ...
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Was Twitter Fined $30B for Violating Hate Speech Laws in Germany?
Written by:
Damakant Jayshi
April 12, 2023
Germany's Federal Office of Justice has reportedly started proceedings to investigate hate speec ...
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Does 'Other' Button on Instagram Show Who's Blocked You?
Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
March 17, 2023
This rumor appeared to be nothing more than a hoax.
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Is Twitter Censoring the Ukrainian Flag Emoji?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 27, 2023
"Has anyone else gotten this popup yet or is it only us?" a viral tweet read.
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16 Examples of Misleading (or False) 'Copypasta' Messages
Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Feb. 26, 2023
This type of post asks people to copy, paste and share text — and doesn't always relay the truth.
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Did Australia Enact a 'Social Credit System' for Internet Access?
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec. 13, 2022
The claims went viral in December 2022, but stem from an out-of-date television news segment tha ...
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4 Ways to Be Smart On Social Media This Holiday Season
Written by:
Jessica Lee
Nov. 23, 2022
Eat. Sleep. Scroll. Repeat.
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How Ready Is Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, to Handle Midterm Election Misinformation? Experts Weigh In
Written by:
The Conversation
Oct. 17, 2022
On a scale of A-to-F, experts graded the social media platforms' efforts ahead of Election Day o ...
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Why Was Dave Portnoy's Twitter Account Briefly Suspended?
Written by:
Snopes Staff
June 19, 2021
The founder of Barstool Sports has more than 2 million followers on the platform.
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Is the 'Tide Pod Challenge' a Real Thing?
Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan. 12, 2018
Yes, people really are putting laundry detergent in their mouths and posting videos online.
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How Chinese Celebrities Are Amplifying Official Policy on Taiwan Via 'One China' Messages
Written by:
The Conversation
Sept. 26, 2022
Chinese celebrities have become increasingly politically active on social media over the years – ...
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