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Paul Pelosi attacked with hammer in home

False Rumor Claims Paul Pelosi Brought Attacker Home from Gay Bar

Written by:
Jordan Liles
November 1, 2022 The Santa Monica Observer, the website that originally pushed this false rumor, later updated it ...
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Does This Dress Change Colors in the Sun?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
October 31, 2022 A video of a dress changing from white to pink in the sun has gone viral.
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Is This a Real Photograph of a ‘Cosmic Bat’ Nebula?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
October 31, 2022 The “ethereal” nebula is illuminated by dense gaseous knots.
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Person, Human, Audience

Biden Falsely Claims Gas Prices Were 'Over $5' When He Took Office

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 31, 2022 Biden made the remarks in Syracuse as part of highlighting an investment made by the U.S.-based ...
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Anne Frank once wrote, "And you can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!"

Did Anne Frank Write, 'Always Give Something, Even if It Is Only Kindness'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 29, 2022 There are way too many fake Anne Frank quotes that are shared online, but this one about giving ...
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Teacher, Person, Human

Did Einstein Say This About Boats Being Safer at Shore?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
October 29, 2022 While the shore might be safer, the quote goes on, that's not what ships are built for.
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Thomas Edison once said, "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

Did Thomas Edison Say, 'Our Greatest Weakness Lies in Giving Up'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 28, 2022 There's no shortage of fake quotes on the internet. However, this one is real.
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Bruno Mars Facebook scam

Bruno Mars Isn't Giving Away Cash and Gift Cards on Facebook

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 27, 2022 We found several Facebook posts from scammers that misleadingly claimed Mars and other celebriti ...
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A miscaptioned tweet said a video showed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak lighting candles as part of a spiritual and traditional ritual on Oct. 25, 2022, his first day in office.

Video of Rishi Sunak Lighting Candles Is from 2020, Not His First Day as British PM

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 27, 2022 Shout-out to people on Twitter who provide evidence in their replies that shows the original twe ...
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A news website did not publish a serious headline that read, "Musk's Twitter Takeover Threatens Our Democracy with Unrestricted Speech."

Not a Real News Article: 'Musk's Twitter Takeover Threatens Our Democracy with Unrestricted Speech'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 27, 2022 Social media users shared a screenshot of a headline that was published by what appeared to be a ...
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Was Adidas founded by Nazis?

Was Adidas Founded by a Former Nazi?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
October 27, 2022 The shoe and sportswear company was founded in 1949 by Adi Dassler, whose previous enterprise ha ...
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A picture that was taken from high in the air and shows Hurricane Ian or another storm hovering over Miami or Fort Myers is real, according to the rumor.

Fake Photo Doesn't Show Real Hurricane Over Miami, Florida

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 27, 2022 If a hurricane is headed for Florida, this creative digital artwork showin ...
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Person, Human, Fashion

Did Joan Rivers Say Letting People Think You're Mean Is 'One of the Most Rebellious Things a Woman Can Do'?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
October 27, 2022 She didn't say it, but it's possible she thought it.
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YouTube did not say we are officially removing the skip ad button nor did they say it's for the mental healths sake of our advertisers.

Fake Tweet Says YouTube Will Be 'Removing the Skip Ad Button'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 27, 2022 The fake tweet was in a Reddit post entitled "13/6/2024."
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama once said of U.S. President Joe Biden, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to fuck things up."

Did Obama Say 'Don't Underestimate Joe's Ability to F*ck Things Up'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 26, 2022 We looked for the origins of a quote that said former U.S. President Barack Obama purportedly wa ...
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The Oct. 24, 2022, deadly shooting in St. Louis took place at a high school that had metal detectors, locked doors, and seven security officers working in the building.

Tweet Accurately Describes Security at St. Louis School Shooting

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 25, 2022 Here is the evidence we gathered after readers asked us to confirm whether this viral tweet was ...
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Do Danish parents let their babies nap alone outside?

Do Danish Parents Let Their Babies Nap Alone Outside?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
October 25, 2022 A reminder that cultural norms vary from country to country.
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The claim is that videos showed a DeWalt Ascent Series electric mower catching on fire at Equip Exposition 2022.

Do Videos Show a DeWalt Electric Mower Catching on Fire?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 25, 2022 We received inquiries from readers who were looking for more details about the videos.
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Let's Go Brandon

Was the Star of a ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Gay Porn Series Arrested for Beating Up Nazis?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
October 25, 2022 The less said about this rumor the better.
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Facebook posts say that, "988 is a new system that recently went live to help people reach help in a mental health crisis."

Yes, 988 Is a Real US Number for Mental Health Crises and Suicidal Thoughts

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 24, 2022 Facebook users copied and pasted posts that mentioned 988, which truly is the first nationwide t ...
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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'
folded dollar bill laced with fentanyl

Are Folded, Fentanyl-Laced Dollar Bills a Safety Threat?