A Burlington, Ontario, man told elaborate and gruesome stories of life in the Islamic State for a New York Times podcast. An examination revealed a pattern of misrepresentation.
Tag: Hoaxes and Pranks
As Europe’s Coronavirus Cases Rise, So Do Voices Crying Hoax
As health officials warn of a second major wave, growing numbers of people are dismissing the threat as media hype and sometimes embracing conspiracy theories.
It’s April Fools’ Day, So a K-Pop Star Pulled a Coronavirus Prank
Jaejoong of JYJ told his fans he had the virus, then admitted he had made up the diagnosis. His devastated fans were unamused.
Now There’s an Event to Storm Loch Ness: ‘Find Dat Big Boi’
A Facebook invitation, apparently inspired by a call to storm Area 51 in Nevada, attracted more than 22,000 pledges to seek out the fabled monster.
Filling Oreo With Toothpaste Earns YouTube Prankster a Jail Sentence
A Spanish court gave Kanghua Ren, known as ReSet, a 15-month prison term and ordered him to pay his victim, a homeless man in Barcelona, about $22,300 in compensation.
Russian Flag Flies on Cathedral in English Town Where Ex-Spy Was Poisoned
The stunt came two weeks before the anniversary of a nerve-agent attack on a former Russian spy in Salisbury, England.