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Michelle Obama Isn't a Trans Woman. Here's Why Some People Believe Otherwise

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 17, 2023 Since the early days of the Obamas' career in politics, we've received numerous inquires to inve ...
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An online rumor said Guy Fieri threw Robert De Niro out of one of his restaurants and told the actor to go dine in some so-called woke place.

Guy Fieri Threw Robert De Niro Out of His Restaurant?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 3, 2024 An online article said, "Fieri, known for his spiky hair and larger-than-life personality, alleg ...
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Disney Banned All Tattoos in Theme Parks?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
July 9, 2024 "Disney went down hill when Walt passed," one TikTok user commented.
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'Hawk Tuah Girl' Fired from Preschool Teaching Job After Viral Video?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
June 26, 2024 A video of the woman rapidly spread online due to her risqué relationship advice.
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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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YouTube: 'Dana Perino CBD' Scam Videos Promising Dementia Treatment Don't Violate Policies

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 3, 2024 A YouTube spokesperson sent a statement to Snopes running counter to the company's own policies ...
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'Trump's Project 2025' Calls for Eliminating National Weather Service?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
July 9, 2024 "You would be on your own with a magic 8-Ball and an Ouija Board," viral post claimed.
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Photo Shows Embracing Skeletons of 'Lovers' Who Died 2,800 Years Ago?

Written by:
Caroline Wazer
July 5, 2024 “In terms of something that’s emotionally evocative, it was about as good as it gets in archaeol ...
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Denzel Washington Is Playing Emperor of Rome in 'Gladiator II'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
July 3, 2024 "They want to erase White people from history and corrupt our history," one X post claimed.
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Mike Rowe Said 'If We Taught Kids a Trade Instead of Pronouns, We Wouldn't Have to Pay Their Loans'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 3, 2024 One person responded to a Facebook post sharing the quote, "Nice point. Exactly. Part of the pro ...
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Schools Don't Teach Cursive Anymore Because AI Can't Read It?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
July 1, 2024 The claim also suggests that writing in cursive "connects neural pathways that are only connecte ...
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Was Jill Biden Joe Biden's Babysitter?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb. 22, 2021 (Updated: Sept. 22, 2021) Memes are not the best source for factual information.
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No, Biden Did Not Mistakenly Read 'End of Quote' During Speech About Supreme Court Ruling

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 2, 2024 Online users criticized U.S. President Joe Biden in July 2024 after he properly advised viewers ...
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Michelle Obama Finally Releases Photos of Herself Pregnant?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sept. 22, 2023 "Did she take these yesterday? Or has she always looked past 50?" one X user commented.
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Bill Gates

Some Rules Kids Won't Learn in School

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct. 9, 2000 Bill Gates has been busy doing other things than compiling lists of rules for youngsters to observe.
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USPS text message scams claimed that there was a problem with delivery and that the package cannot be delivered and that payment of $3.00 was needed to make the delivery or that personal information needed to be updated.

'USPS' Text Message Scam Claims Delivery Problem, Asks for Personal Financial Info

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 31, 2022 Here's the lowdown on how to figure out if a text message claiming to come from the U.S. Postal ...
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Caffeine Is on NCAA Banned Substances List?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
July 7, 2024 Caffeine is considered the most widely used and accepted drug in the world.
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Real Video of 7,000 Fireworks Going Off in San Diego in 2012?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
July 4, 2024 A 2012 Fourth of July display went completely wrong.
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Picture Shows Putin and Kim Jong Un Riding Roller Coaster?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
July 2, 2024 The photo went viral following a June 2024 meeting in North Korea between the two leaders.
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The Miss Alabama Controversy, Explained

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 7, 2024 A plus-size model won the top spot in an Alabama pageant and the internet had a meltdown.
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UK's Keir Starmer Photographed in Pink Dress and Head Covering?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 5, 2024 "Keir Starmer doing too much to get the Muslim vote," one X user wrote.
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The Facts Behind Claim 80% of Brits Didn't Vote Labour in UK General Election 2024

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
July 8, 2024 The Labour Party won the July 4, 2024, U.K. general election by a landslide in terms of seats.
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2 Girls Were Missing for 40 Years Until a Man Saw an Old Car and Broke It Open?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 8, 2024 "Their sudden vanishing left the community in a state of disbelief and despair," an online artic ...
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Republicans Haven't Won Popular Vote in 20 Years?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 2, 2024 We gathered all of the official vote tallies from presidential elections occurring in 2004, 2008 ...
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Woman Sued Sperm Donor for Child Support?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 8, 2024 She was said to have been awarded 40% of the donor's paycheck.
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