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A white man wearing a black suit holds his hands open while facing forward.

Bono Said an African Child Dies Every Time He Claps?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
June 22, 2024 The claim has spread across the internet for nearly 20 years.
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Monster and Celsius Energy Drinks Have Unhealthy Levels of Cyanide?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
June 22, 2024 A viral video claimed energy drinks contained a highly toxic substance.
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A bowl of soup with a tomato base is next to a soup.

Illegal To Add Tomatoes to Clam Chowder in Massachusetts?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
June 21, 2024 As some might say, “Tomayto, tomahto.”
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Online users on X claimed the Kings Hawaiian company advised its original Hawaiian sweet rolls must be baked before eating.

King's Hawaiian Advises Its Sweet Rolls Require Baking Prior to Eating?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 20, 2024 A viral post on X displaying photos of King's Hawaiian sweet rolls read, "How old were you when ...
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No, Trump Did Not Call Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists 'Very Fine People'

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
June 20, 2024 Trump's remarks about the deadly Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally in 2017 remain controve ...
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Coca-Cola Only Sold 25 Bottles Its First Year?

Written by:
Sean Eifert
June 20, 2024 An X user cited Coca-Cola's humble beginnings for inspiration.
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Soursop Fruit '10,000 Times More Effective Than Chemotherapy'?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
June 20, 2024 "Why haven't you heard of this amazing fruit?!"
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Posting This Disclaimer Will Stop Meta from Using Your Posts to Train AI Models?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
June 18, 2024 "No further posts from me until meta decides to stop using all our posts to train their ai," one ...
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Does the Color Red Trigger Bulls to Attack?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
June 17, 2024 Many people claim the flag is red to mask the bull's blood.
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HarperCollins Removed 45 Complete Verses from NIV Bible?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
June 15, 2024 Prayers up for the publishing company?
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An image promoted by the conservative organization Media Research Center claimed the mid-2024 cost of a McDonald's McChicken sandwich was nearly five dollars.

McDonald's McChicken Sandwiches Cost $4.89 in June 2024?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 14, 2024 The conservative organization Media Research Center (MRC) published an image on Facebook claimin ...
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$8,700 Stimulus Checks from IRS in 2024 for Qualifying Americans?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 14, 2024 The thought of stimulus checks might remind some readers of the COVID-19 economic impact payment ...
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'Anti-Sex' Beds Installed for Athletes at 2024 Olympics?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
June 14, 2024 This is not the first time the Olympics have been accused of puritanical attitudes.
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A false and scammy Facebook ad claimed Joel Osteen left his ministry and event organizers kicked him out of a Toby Keith tribute.

Joel Osteen Leaving His Ministry After Event Organizers Kicked Him Out of Toby Keith Tribute?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 13, 2024 An online article claimed, "Joel Osteen made headlines today as he revealed the devastating trut ...
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A rumor in Google trending searches claimed the IRS was issuing 8700 dollar stimulus checks to qualifying Americans.

IRS Issuing $8,700 Stimulus Checks to Qualifying Americans in 2024?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 11, 2024 Online users looked for answers in June 2024 after noticing Google's trending searches displayed ...
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Authentic Video of Hunter Biden Abusing a Woman in Hotel Hallway?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 10, 2024 The video showed a naked man with a back tattoo chasing and dragging a woman.
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Bluetooth Earbuds Cause Brain Cancer?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 7, 2024 "You know why they made iPhones without headphone jacks? So people will get the wireless and fry ...
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Drain Added to Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Because People Kept Peeing on It?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
June 7, 2024 Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star had been vandalized numerous times since its inception.
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A false rumor claimed Reba McEntire stormed off The Voice after producers kicked her off the show, which led to a scam about Bloom CBD Gummies or Natures Leaf CBD Gummies.

Reba McEntire Stormed Off 'The Voice' After Producers Kicked Her Off Show?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 6, 2024 "The Voice" is a long-running American singing competition TV show.
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President Joe Biden was criticized by online users for purportedly trying to sit in what they called an invisible chair during the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France.

False Rumor Says Biden Tried to Sit in 'Invisible Chair' at 80th D-Day Anniversary in Normandy

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 6, 2024 A 12-second video clip posted on X helped to spawn this false rumor about U.S. President Joe Bid ...
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