Hoaxes
We spoke to the guy behind all those Pokémon Go internet hoaxes
Pablo Reyes has spread some of the scariest Pokémon Go stories, including ones about murder, the Islamic State, and a highway accident caused by Pikachu.
How to Convince People Your Fake Website for Thigh Gap Jewelry Is Real
The hardest part about an internet hoax is timing the reveal.
Cock.li Email Server Seized After LA Bomb Scare, Admin Says
It wouldn't be the first time the meme email service has been the subject of an investigation.
Faking Your Death Online Is a Lot Harder Than It Used to Be
In the early days of social media, death’s clammy hand was never far from a user’s shoulder.
Livestreaming Torture Is the Dark Web's Favorite Hoax
This weekend, hoaxers said they would livestream the torture and murder of seven ISIS terrorists.
The 'Paracetamol Challenge' Is an Internet Teen-Suicide Craze That Doesn't Actually Exist
The kids are alright, but what's wrong with parents who want to believe this hoax?
Why This Guy Faked a Scientific Study that Got Massive Hype
The study, which purportedly showed chocolate can aid weight loss, was covered around the globe.
Facebook Is Changing News Feed to Discourage Clickbait
The website is trying to keep the kitten memes and hoaxes from flooding your feed.
This Is (Not) the Most Expensive Photo in the World
According to the press release, this one sold for "$6.5 million and ten cents."
I Accidentally Fooled Conservative Twitter with a Fake Lena Dunham Quote
I attributed an anti-capitalist line from 19th-century economist Thorstein Veblen to the 28-year-old comedy auteur and writer.