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Three white men stand in a room with pink lighting. They hold microphones. At the top of the screen, it says, "the BEE GEES grandkids."

Does This Video Show the Bee Gees' Grandchildren Singing 'How Deep Is Your Love'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 13, 2023 Ky Baldwin has posted videos of his covers of various songs for years, often using a cloning vis ...
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Megan Rapinoe and Whoopi Goldberg Were Kicked Off ‘The View’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 5, 2023 Goldberg’s decision to invite Rapinoe allegedly was seen as “controversial.”
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Rihanna Announced She Is Expecting 3rd Baby With A$AP Rocky?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 13, 2023 "Whoever named him ASAP really meant it," one X user commented.
#28

Is Candace Owens Replacing Whoopi Goldberg on 'The View'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec 4, 2023 "This is going to be very interesting," one commenter wrote.
#29

Has the 'Fruit of the Loom' Logo Ever Contained a Cornucopia?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jul 5, 2023 Despite strong assertions to the contrary, the company has denied ever using this ancient symbol ...
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A movie poster that claimed to be for the live-action remake of Ferngully is labeled Fake.

Will a Live-Action Remake of 'FernGully' Be Released on Christmas 2024?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 28, 2023 (Updated: Jun 29, 2023) Disney did not have any movies scheduled to drop on Christmas 2024 at the time of publication.
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Are Pics of 'Harry Potter' Cast Partying at a Rave in the '90s Real?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec 3, 2023 Unless they used a Time-Turner, there's no way this really happened.
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The Apple AirDrop feature called NameDrop was the subject of multiple Facebook posts that claimed it was dangerous for a user's privacy and security.

Is iPhone AirDrop Feature 'NameDrop' Dangerous, as Facebook Posts Claim?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 27, 2023 Here's the lowdown about the Facebook warnings regarding NameDrop, an iPhone feature that debute ...
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Is Hamas.com a Website for Hamas?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 29, 2023 Forensic evidence indicated the website was created on an Israeli platform.
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USPS text message scams claimed that there was a problem with delivery and that the package cannot be delivered and that payment of $3.00 was needed to make the delivery or that personal information needed to be updated.

'USPS' Text Message Scam Claims Delivery Problem, Asks for Personal Financial Info

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 31, 2022 Here's the lowdown on how to figure out if a text message claiming to come from the U.S. Postal ...
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Did Jim Caviezel Refuse to Work With Robert De Niro Because He Was 'Ungodly'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec 6, 2023 Caviezel is most famous for his role as Jesus in Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ."
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Does This Video Show School Lemonade Spiked with Laxatives?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Sep 19, 2018 A video appears to capture the disturbing and messy aftermath of a school prank.
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A Facebook rumor claimed that abductions or kidnappings were occurring at Kwik Trip convenience stores involving an Arab woman, an accomplice and a van.

Did Abductions Occur at Kwik Trip Stores Involving an 'Arab Woman' and a Van with Tinted Windows?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 28, 2023 (Updated: Nov 29, 2023) While researching this rumor about the "Arab woman," we found a report that documented a similar ...
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Person, Human, Art

Was ‘Muffin Man’ Song a Warning to Kids About 16th-Century Serial Killer?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Feb 12, 2021 The baker reportedly lured children to their death by dangling muffins from a string.
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Does Video Show Doja Cat Semi-Nude and 'Going Insane'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Dec 4, 2023 Some social media users believed the footage showed the rapper having a mental breakdown.
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Palestinians Forbidden from Collecting Rainwater Because It’s Deemed ‘Israeli Property’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 22, 2023 Israeli authorities have heavily controlled water access in Palestinian territories for decades.
#41
Shark Tank keto gummies reviews are a scam.

'Shark Tank' Keto Gummies Weight Loss Reviews Are a Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Mar 14, 2023 The cast of "Shark Tank" never endorsed any CBD gummies or keto gummies, despite a lie that scam ...
#42

Did Trump Call Fallen Soldiers ‘Suckers’ and ‘Losers’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 4, 2023 A former Trump administration official and Biden recently accused the former president of making ...
#43
A quote from a satire website said that Hank Williams Jr said he wouldn't be caught dead on stage with Garth Brooks.

Did Hank Williams Jr. Say He 'Wouldn't Be Caught Dead' with Garth Brooks On Stage?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 29, 2023 "Every time he steps out the crowd boos," Williams purportedly said of Brooks' concerts.
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gerbil

Richard Gere and the Gerbil

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 28, 1998 Hoary urban legend reports a celebrity was taken to a hospital emergency room to have a gerbil r ...
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A post on X said that Fox News reporting a breaking story that said a defense attorney for Donald Trump named Alina Habba had a law firm with five federal tax liens totaling $1.7 million.

Did Fox News Report a Law Firm for Trump Attorney Alina Habba Had $1.7M in Federal Tax Liens?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 2, 2023 A popular post on X said that Fox News had purportedly reported the "breaking" story.
#46
StopWatt was not created or endorsed by Elon Musk and the electricity-saving box device is a scam.

Was StopWatt Created by Elon Musk and Tesla?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 28, 2023 (Updated: Dec 6, 2023) We don't recommend believing in strange offers that claim a cheap "electricity-saving box" devic ...
#47
Person, Human, Face

Did Prostitute Gerda Puridle Invent Fake Eyelashes To, Umm... Protect Her Eyes?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 3, 2021 WARNING: This history lesson begins with a decidely NSFW meme.
#48
A Black woman laughs and claps. People are sitting behind her, some smiling.

Michelle Obama Isn't a Trans Woman. Here's Why Some People Believe Otherwise

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 17, 2023 Since the early days of the Obamas' career in politics, we've received numerous inquires to inve ...
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A Facebook rumor claimed that the @ symbol and the word highlight would show page or profile watchers.

Does Typing '@' in a Facebook Comment and Clicking 'Highlight' Reveal 'Page Watchers'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 27, 2023 A viral post claims there is a secret way to find the Facebook friends who might be lurking on y ...
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