originally from Reddit; source
So much of the misinformation that gets spread stems from online sources like Facebook and Twitter. Usually, the root of the data that produced the misinformation stems from a website.
Here are some cool tips to help you know what's probably real and what's probably not while you're surfin' the World Wide Web.
FactCheck.org is your friend
FactCheck.org is an unbiased (to my knowledge) place to check the facts. They even cover viral tweets and Instagram posts, like this one. It's an amazing resource in helping combat misinformation.