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A white woman smiles at the camera and makes a peace sign while holding an award.

Is NCAA Transferring Lia Thomas' Medals to Riley Gaines?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 30, 2023 There's so much wrong about this satire article that it's not even funny.
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Did Trump say we've been waging an all out war on democracy?

No, Trump Did Not Say 'We've Been Waging an All-Out War on American Democracy'

Written by:
David Emery
Dec 3, 2023 (Updated: Dec 4, 2023) Trump supposedly spoke of a war against American democracy during a Dec. 2, 2023, campaign stop ...
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'Amazon Got Hacked': Viral Rumor Claims Criminals Added Fake Locker Addresses to Accounts

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 7, 2023 A day wouldn't be complete without Facebook users frantically copying and pasting evidence-free ...
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A rumor compared acrilane or acrylamide levels in McDonald's french fries versus cigarettes.

Do McDonald's French Fries Contain a 'Cigarette Ingredient' Called 'Acrilane'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 4, 2023 (Updated: Dec 6, 2023) For starters, it's spelled acrylamide, not "acrilane."
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A rumor said that Disney+ had lost 23 million subscribers overnight or in one night simply for trying to cancel Elon Musk.

Did Disney+ Lose 23M Subscribers in One Night After Trying To 'Cancel' Elon Musk?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 30, 2023 An article reported that Disney and its "woke ideologies" had "just found out what happens when ...
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Bill Maher Tosses Whoopi Goldberg Off His Show for 'Anti-Israel Rant'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov 28, 2023 "You need professional help," he allegedly said.
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Was This Disney CEO Bob Iger's Response to Musk's 'F--- Yourself' Remark?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 1, 2023 Iger allegedly said, “I have a lot of respect for Elon,” after Musk told advertisers, including ...
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Former President Donald Trump

Did Trump Share Post with Article Saying Trump Dictatorship Is 'Increasingly Inevitable'?

Written by:
David Emery
Dec 5, 2023 Trump continues to post daily on Truth Social, the social media platform he founded in 2021.
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Jeremy Allen White and Gene Wilder Are Related?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 8, 2023 (Updated: Nov 30, 2023) Stars of "The Bear" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" share a startling resemblance.
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A video purportedly showed an Israeli person driving a hatchback car and striking two children who were reportedly throwing rocks.

Does Video Show 'Israelis Running Over Children' with Hatchback Car?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 4, 2023 A post on X in December 2023 displayed a video with the caption, "Israelis running over children."
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Did Season 5 of 'Stranger Things' Get Cancelled?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec 5, 2023 Season 5 was always going to be the final season, but this claim implied differently.
#11

Yes, NASA Is Installing ‘Internet’ on the Moon

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 6, 2023 But it’s not the same type of connectivity we’re used to on Earth.
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Were Israeli Babies Beheaded by Hamas Militants During Attack on Kfar Aza?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 12, 2023 (Updated: Dec 4, 2023) Here's what we know about the viral rumor spread by news media, the U.S president, and so on.
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This photo is rumored to be the horngus of a dongfish.

Is This the Horngus of a Dongfish?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 5, 2021 The dongfish lives in the online world, but in no other habitat.
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Is Temu Shopping App a Communist China-Based Scam That Spies on Users?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jun 5, 2023 Temu offers seemingly too-good-to-be-true deals on a massive range of products, but the app and ...
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Did Lee Greenwood Say Garth Brooks Should Retire Because of Bud Light Controversy?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov 30, 2023 “He’s just embarrassing himself at this point,” Greenwood allegedly said.
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Did Anthony Bourdain Call Henry Kissinger a ‘Treacherous, Prevaricating, Murderous Scumbag’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 30, 2023 The outspoken celebrity chef criticized Kissinger for his role in enabling brutal violence in Ca ...
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Guitar, Leisure Activities, Musical Instrument

The Garth Brooks and Tom Segura Instagram Feud, Explained

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 12, 2021 "Garth, please return my grandma," a commenter and fan of "Your Mom's House" joked, posting unde ...
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A meme says, "This is what happens when you drink a glass of red wine." Directly blow it is a glass of red wine. Clockwise around the meme, it gives the reasons to drink red wine are to warm up, heart health, look good, fight sickness, burn fate, and better sleep. Underneath the headings are further information about them.

Does Red Wine Actually Have Health Benefits?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec 2, 2023 Do we live in a world where getting tipsy also means better heart health, improved sleep, weight ...
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'Here's How To Bypass the System' Post Is a Facebook Hoax

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 17, 2023 The Facebook hoax that never ends often brings a fair share of users who misunderstand the platf ...
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A Facebook hoax claimed that to regain friends in your news feed and get rid of ads, copy and paste some text into a post to upgrade the system, then say hello new and old friends.

Facebook Hoax Promises Way 'To Regain Friends and Get Rid of Ads'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 20, 2022 If only "copypasta" worked that way.
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Did George Strait Say Garth Brooks Is ‘Not One of Us’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 4, 2023 “He should apply for President of Bud Light,” Strait allegedly said about Brooks.
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This picture of Barack and Michelle Obama was doctored to give Michelle male features and pushed the debunked conspiracy theory that her name is Michael.

Old Photo of Obamas Near Christmas Tree Altered to Promote Debunked 'Michael' Conspiracy Theory

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 5, 2023 The altered photograph pushed the false online conspiracy theory that the former first lady was ...
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An ad said to always place a toilet paper roll under the toilet seat at night and promised to say why but did not.

Should an Empty Toilet Paper Roll or Red Cup Be Placed Under the Toilet Seat at Night?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 20, 2021 Online advertisements promised what appeared to be a handy bathroom trick.
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A rumor said that Starbucks had lost 12 billion dollars due to boycotts and its purported support for Israel.

Did Starbucks Lose $12B from Boycotts 'Due to Its Support for Israel'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 7, 2023 Snopes examined the evidence behind allegations that Starbucks lost market value due to the comp ...
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