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Businesses are the classic whipping-boys of urban legendry, and the bigger they are, the more they get whipped. Seems like they can't do anything right — they're run by people who abuse their customers, cheat the public, commit astounding marketing blunders, mistranslate their own advertisements, and donate money to organizations of dubious repute.

Is This Headline About Yelp's 'Racist Behavior' Tag Increasing Business Real?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 29, 2023 In case you were wondering how easy it is to make up a "fact" on the internet.
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Facebook and Instagram ads falsely claimed that Wendy's would be closing all of its restaurant locations.

Is Wendy's Closing All Restaurant Locations, as Announced in Late 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 27, 2023 Facebook and Instagram ads displayed this purported news with a picture of Wendy's founder, Dave ...
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A rumor in Facebook and Instagram ads claimed that Wendy's was going to be closing all restaurant locations, going out of business or going bankrupt.

Is Wendy's Closing All Locations, as Announced in Late 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 24, 2023 Websites appeared to report in late 2023 via Facebook and Instagram ads that Wendy's had plans t ...
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Target CEO Admits the Company Is 'Too Woke'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov 22, 2023 The company takes a step back due to "serious safety threats" in reaction to Pride merch line.
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Has Hobby Lobby Stopped Selling Hanukkah Merchandise?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 22, 2023 We spoke to a representative of the American arts-and-crafts retail chain for the answer.
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Crown Royal's Purple Bag Project to pack a bag for US troops is a real and legitimate offer and is not a scam.

Legit: Crown Royal's 'Purple Bag Project' for US Troops Is Not a Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 17, 2023 Readers asked us about this offer via email in November 2023. We found that it was legitimately ...
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A rumor said that Hobby Lobby had discontinued its Jewish and Hanukkah merchandise.

Did Hobby Lobby Discontinue Hanukkah Merchandise?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 14, 2023 This wouldn't be the first time that the American arts-and-crafts retailer and its Christian own ...
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Olive Garden is not closing all restaurants and store locations, going bankrupt or going out of business for other reasons, despite ads seen on Facebook and Instagram.

Is Olive Garden Closing Down All Restaurant Locations, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 14, 2023 The website Investing.com appeared to report via Facebook ads that the Olive Garden Italian rest ...
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A rumor said that Cracker Barrel was going to be shutting down, closing its doors, going out of business or possibly filing for bankruptcy.

Is Cracker Barrel Closing Down for Good, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 10, 2023 The website Investing.com appeared to report via Facebook ads that the Cracker Barrel Old Countr ...
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Olive Garden is not closing all restaurants and store locations, going bankrupt or going out of business for other reasons, despite ads seen on Facebook and Instagram.

Is Olive Garden Closing All Locations, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 10, 2023 Investing.com appeared to report in late 2023 via Facebook ads that Olive Garden would be closin ...
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Cracker Barrel is not closing all restaurants and store locations, going bankrupt or going out of business for other reasons, despite ads seen on Facebook and Instagram.

Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Closing All Locations, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 8, 2023 Investing.com appeared to report in late 2023 via Facebook ads that Cracker Barrel Old Country S ...
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Did Elon Musk Say 'It's Time To Put Bill Gates in Prison'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 27, 2023
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Did Tweets from Elon Musk Cause Anheuser-Busch to Lose $1B?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct 18, 2023 It wouldn't be the first time Musk's Twitter use sent ripples through the stock market.
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Colin Kaepernick was not hired by Bud Light to be the company's brand ambassador, despite a satirical article that was shared online.

Did Bud Light Appoint Colin Kaepernick as a New Ambassador to Boost Sales?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 6, 2023 "Bud Light, still reeling from the Dylan Mulvaney controversy, has announced its latest brand am ...
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A white woman with white hair stands before a podium that says Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Janet Yellen Was 'Arrested for Treason'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 18, 2023 We've previously fact-checked other satirical claims stemming from the website Real Raw News.
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Dangerous Home Depot Scam Promises Coleman Tent Giveaway

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 31, 2023 A perfect example of a hidden subscription scam.
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Is Target Closing 14 Stores in Florida and Alabama for Being 'Virtual Ghost Towns'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 17, 2023 Did they go broke because they went "woke"?
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A white man wearing a suit and glasses is standing in front of a yellow backdrop. You can see the American flag behind him on his left side.

Stephen King's Book Sales Dropped 70% After He 'Went Woke'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug 14, 2023 King's latest book, as of mid-August 2023, was both a New York Times and USA Today bestseller.
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Did Costco Signal It Will Stop Selling Bud Light Due to Dylan Mulvaney Promotion?

Written by:
Sarah Baum
Jul 21, 2023 Customers noted that the dreaded "death star" had appeared on price labels and signage for the p ...
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A brown building with the words "Hobby Lobby" in orange is pictured. In the background is a light blue sky with white clouds.

Is the Reason Hobby Lobby Doesn't Use Bar Codes Because They're the 'Mark of the Beast'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 18, 2023 Hobby Lobby’s website states, “We have considered scanning at our registers, but do not feel it ...
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