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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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Is Hamas.com a Website for Hamas?

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Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 29, 2023 Forensic evidence indicated the website was created on an Israeli platform.
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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 that Trump Attorney Alina Habba's Law Firm Has $1.7M in Federal Tax Liens?

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Jordan Liles
Nov 29, 2023 "BREAKING FOX NEWS: Tax Tracker reports Trump lawyer Alina Habba's law firm has 5 federal tax li ...
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Did Scientists Genetically Modify Cats To Glow in the Dark?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov 29, 2023 The trait was said to have been passed down to subsequent generations.
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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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Pic Shows Sophia Loren Holding the Israeli Flag?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 28, 2023 Loren is one of the most popular Italian actors in the world.
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Did Former BLM Rhode Island Leader Endorse Trump for President?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 28, 2023 (Updated: Nov 30, 2023) Mark Fisher has also expressed support for Jan. 6 rioters who were arrested for violence on Capi ...
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A white girl with red hair in pigtails smiles on a red sign. Behind it is another sign that says Wendy's.

No, These Popular Chain Restaurants Weren't Closing in 2023

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 28, 2023 Don't believe everything Facebook ads tell you.
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Is Megan Rapinoe Going Bankrupt?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 28, 2023 This claim has circulated in corners of the internet since August 2023.
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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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Video Shows Cat Strolling in Snow-Covered Florence, Italy?

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Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 28, 2023 Florence is often called "the cradle of the Renaissance."
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we're from the government and we're here to help

Did US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Say, 'We're from the Government, and We're Here To Help'?

Written by:
David Emery
Nov 28, 2023 U.S. President Ronald Reagan once said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language ...
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One Day on Venus Is Longer Than a Year on Venus?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov 28, 2023 Though similar in size to Earth, the yellow planet spins in the opposite direction.
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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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Real Images of Palestinian Children in Gaza Holding Their Cats in Destroyed Homes?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 27, 2023 Photographs allegedly showed children “overjoyed” to find their cats alive after Israel bombarde ...
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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 Country Star Jason Aldean Launching His Own Music Channel?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov 27, 2023 Rumors continue to swirl following Aldean's controversial music video, "Try That In A Small Town."
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An adult holds their arm in front of a child on a chairlift. The caption reads, "Safety Standards in the 1960s."

Is This an Actual Photo of a 1960s Chairlift With No Safety Bar?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 27, 2023 Some chairlifts today don’t have safety bars either, according to a 2023 Outside Magazine article.
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No, Ben Stiller Is Not Dead

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 27, 2023 The rumor of the comedian's supposed death spread from unreliable "news" sites to social media.
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Did 90-Year-Old William Shatner Say This About Going to Space?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov 27, 2023 Known for his role as Captain Kirk on “Star Trek,” the actor went into space for real in 2021.
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