There’s a Hurricane, Quick Take (Fake) Pictures!

Hurrican Sandy is hitting, and our Facebook and Twitter feeds are full of dramatic pictures of the storm. And fake pictures of the storm. That inspiring shot of the soldier guarding the tomb of the Unknown Soldier? It’s recent … from September.

And that really dramatic shot of the storm swirling over the Statue of Liberty? Check out this FB post.

The Atlantic has come up with a handy “Insta-Snopes” guide to fake storm photos. Or you can just go right to the real Snopes BEFORE you post.