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Colin Kaepernick Unemployed, Broke and Freeloading off Former Teammates?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
July 9, 2024 A Facebook post claimed one of Kaepernick's old teammates wanted the former NFL player off of th ...
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Trump Called Fallen US Soldiers 'Suckers' and 'Losers'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
June 28, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden accused Trump of deriding military service members during the 2024 pres ...
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A white and Black women are pictured. The white woman has a microphone pictured in front of her.

Former NCAA Swimmer Riley Gaines Wins $10M 'Defamation Lawsuit' Against Whoopi Goldberg?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
April 3, 2024 We've previously fact-checked other "reports" that supposedly connected Gaines and Goldberg.
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Elon Musk Going to Buy ABC to Cancel 'The View'?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 9, 2024 "Yes please and cancel Whoopi while you’re at it," one commenter exclaimed.
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Did a Child's Letter Prompt John Wayne to Accept Jesus Before He Died?

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Barbara Mikkelson
March 27, 2001 This glurge's premise is the notion that were it not for the sake of a horribly injured child, J ...
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'Albino Brown Bear' Airlifted to Arctic After Being Mistaken for Polar Bear?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
July 6, 2024 Some have nicknamed Joey the “unluckiest bear in the world.”
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Trump Really Said Fallen US Soldiers Were 'Suckers' and 'Losers'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 18, 2024 While attempting to sway voters ahead of the 2024 election, Biden is often repeating this years- ...
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Ronald Reagan

Did Ronald Reagan Have Alzheimer's Disease While in Office?

Written by:
David Emery
Jan. 18, 2018 It has long been rumored that President Reagan suffered from Alzheimer's Disease years before it ...
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Everyone in 'Idiocracy' Wears Crocs Because They Were 'Horrible' and Cheap?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Sept. 14, 2023 The movie was filmed in 2004, two years before the controversial foam based footwear product too ...
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The Rebirth of the Eagle

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec. 19, 2007 According to a popular presentation, eagles extend their lifespans by removing their beaks, talo ...
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Trump Admitted Entering Changing Rooms of Beauty Pageant Contestants?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
July 8, 2024 2024 viral posts resurfaced old claims that the pageant owner admitted as much to Howard Stern i ...
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27M Black People Are Enslaved in Muslim Countries?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 5, 2024 "Why is BLM so silent," an internet user asked.
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How Old Were the US Founding Fathers on July 4, 1776?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
March 26, 2024 "The constitution was basically a Reddit post," wrote one social media user commenting on the yo ...
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Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis: Male and Female?

Written by:
Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson
April 6, 2001 Long-standing rumor holds that actress Jamie Lee Curtis acknowledged in an interview that she wa ...
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10 Fact Checks About Fourth of July and Founding Fathers

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 4, 2024 In honor of the holiday, we rounded up 10 of our best fact checks about it and the Founding Fathers.
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A rumor circulated in paid ads on Facebook and Instagram claiming two girls went missing for 40 years until a man saw an old car and broke it open.

2 Girls Missing for 40 Years Until a Man Saw an Old Car and Broke It Open?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 3, 2024 "The disappearance sparked countless rumors and theories about their fate," an online article read.
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Every US Founding Father Was a Felon?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
June 6, 2024 You have to be convicted of a crime to be called a felon.
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No, SF Didn't Erect Street Sign Saying 'Stolen Goods Must Remain Under $950'

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
July 3, 2024 A sign outside a Louis Vuitton store telling thieves any items they steal must cost less than $9 ...
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A Reddit post claimed former US President Donald Trump spoke at length at a campaign rally about The quote claimed Trump ranted about having no water in your faucets, washing machines to wash your dishes and rain.

The Facts About Trump's Remarks Regarding Water, Washing Machines and Rain

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 26, 2024 The former president delivered the remarks about water during a campaign speech in Philadelphia ...
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A Facebook post claimed Kid Rock was playing a 4th of July on Central Park concert and said of the purported record ticket sales that MAGA is alive and well in New York City.

Kid Rock's 'Fourth of July on Central Park' Concert Set New Record for Ticket Sales in 2024?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 24, 2024 According to a Facebook post, Kid Rock purportedly said, "MAGA is alive and well in New York City."
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Zelenskyy and Wife Spotted with Bundles of Cash?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
July 3, 2024 "Zelensky is not the good guy," read the caption of one post featuring the photograph.
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How Accurate Is 'The Price They Paid' Essay?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
June 27, 2005 A popular essay outlines the fates of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, but many o ...
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Did Trump Admit Going Into Changing Room of Beauty Pageant Contestants?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 26, 2024 The then-pageant owner reportedly told Howard Stern he walked in when adult contestants were naked.
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Did Kamala Harris Have an Extramarital Affair with Willie Brown That Boosted Her Career?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug. 14, 2020 Harris long ago distanced herself from the relationship.
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Altered Christmas Photo of Michelle Obama Promotes False Conspiracy Theory

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 7, 2024 Users posting the fake picture promoted an evidence-free conspiracy theory claiming the former f ...
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