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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?

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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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George Carlin did once say the words, "when fascism comes to America," but the quote has appeared online incorrectly.

What Did George Carlin Say About 'When Fascism Comes to America'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
October 31, 2022 To find the truth, we looked to an old episode of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher."
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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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Camille Opp (2nd from L), Kenneth Pabon (3rd from L), Kaitlin Regan (3rd from R), Meg Radice (2nd from R) and guests attend TheVIPList TikTok Stars Host a Halloween Ball at Jue Lan Club With LeSin Vodka at Casa La Femme on October 28, 2021 in New York City.

Why Has Halloween Become So Popular Among Adults?

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The Conversation
October 31, 2022 Halloween used to be kid stuff. To quit dressing up was an important rite of passage, writes thi ...
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The U.S. government can’t do much about rising food prices, which are primarily caused by supply chain problems.

Scholar: Inflation Will Likely Stay High Regardless of Which Party Wins the Midterms

Written by:
The Conversation
October 31, 2022 Inflation, or a sustained rise in consumer prices, is created in two main ways, explains an econ ...
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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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Brenda Spencer

Did Brenda Ann Spencer Say She Shot People Because 'I Don't Like Mondays'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
October 30, 2022 Spencer pled guilty to killing two people in the infamous 1979 San Diego school shooting.
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ghosts at the white house

The Haunted White House: Ghosts of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Written by:
David Emery
October 30, 2022 Like many another stately old mansion, the White House has spawned its share of supernatural lore.
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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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Label, Text, Food

You Owe Yourself a Treat This Halloween — a Faster Snopes Website

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Doreen Marchionni
October 28, 2022 Just in time for Halloween, we're preparing to launch new technology that will give our website ...
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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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2,000 year old roman city in spain

Has a 2,000 Year Old Roman City Been Uncovered in Spain?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
October 28, 2022 Archaeologists say they’ve found “buildings of monumental proportions.”
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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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Did a Michigan School District Install Litter Boxes in Bathrooms?
An ad promised a hotel trick for luggage going in the bath tub ASAP.

Is Putting Hotel Luggage in the Bathtub Upon Arrival a Good Idea?
Was a Ghost Caught on Camera in the Hallways of an Irish School?

Was a Ghost Caught on Camera in the Hallways of an Irish School?