Is Paramount Pictures planning to release an all-female reboot of the classic 1995 movie Braveheart? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Christian-themed satire website, it is not real. Despite that it went viral anyway, likely because many people found it funny but others may have believed it was actual news. The story originated from an…
Is California considering a tax on breathing? No, that's not true: the headline originated from a Christian themed satire website, not from a real news site. It is not true. The story originated from an article published by The Babylon Bee on December 17, 2018 titled "California Considering Tax On Breathing" (archived here) which opened: SACRAMENTO, CA--The California legislature unveiled…
Did the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announce Dr. Jordan Peterson will host the 91st Oscars ceremony? No, of course not: the story was put out by a Christian themed satire website, it is not real. It mocks the recent withdrawal of presenter Kevin Hart after some controversial tweets surfaced that he posted years ago. The story originated…
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