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Pic Allegedly Showing Armed Israeli Soldier Confronting Palestinian Family Is 20+ Years Old

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Dec 11, 2023 The viral image has been shared online for at least two decades. Here's what we know and don't k ...
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A rumor said that US Rep Mark Green called Donald Trump the Orange Jesus.

Did Rep. Mark Green Call Trump 'Orange Jesus' on the Day of the Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 4, 2023 This rumor first made the rounds with Green's name in late November 2023.
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Alabama Was the First US State To Declare Christmas a Holiday?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Dec 3, 2023 The rumor dates back to at least 1954, according to Alabama historical records.
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US Rep Mark Green was purported to have said of US President Donald Trump the words the things we do for the Orange Jesus.

Did Republican Rep. Mark Green Call Trump 'the Orange Jesus' on Day of Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 29, 2023 A passage in a book by former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney made waves on U.S. news websites in late Nove ...
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Will a Goldfish Kept in a Dark Room Eventually Turn White?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov 25, 2023 The ornamental fish get their namesake hue from a number of factors, including genetics and diet.
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Is This a Real Vintage Device for Smoking a Whole Pack of Cigs at Once?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Oct 25, 2023 Model Frances Richards was photographed in 1955 supposedly inhaling 20 cigarettes at once throug ...
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Did Iran Say It Will Hit Israel with Missile Strikes from Lebanon, Yemen and Iran if Attacked?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 10, 2023 Israel blamed Iran for backing the Hamas attack on Israeli territory in October 2023.
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Did Dianne Feinstein Repeatedly Reinstall a Confederate Battle Flag in San Francisco?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Feb 27, 2019 The rumor resurfaced as multiple reputable news outlets reported on Feinstein's death at age 90.
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India Is Changing Its Name to 'Bharat'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 7, 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party, BJP, has described India as a “colonial- ...
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Actor Josh Peck Died?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 5, 2023 The actor is known for his role on the Nickelodeon children’s show “Drake & Josh.”
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Did 200 Nebraska Farmers Remain Silent at Auction So a Man Could Get His Farm Back?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 2, 2019 A story circulating online since at least 2018 has murky origins.
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Did Anthropologist Margaret Mead Say the 'First Sign of Civilization' Is a Healed Femur?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 28, 2023 The dubious anecdote has proliferated on the internet and in books for decades.
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Did Mark Twain Say 'It's Easier to Fool People Than to Convince Them That They Have Been Fooled'?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 29, 2016 While the quote "it's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled" is ...
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Did Costco Signal It Will Stop Selling Bud Light Due to Dylan Mulvaney Promotion?

Written by:
Sarah Baum
Jul 21, 2023 Customers noted that the dreaded "death star" had appeared on price labels and signage for the p ...
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'Can You Hear Me?' Scam Warning

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jan 27, 2017 Dozens of news outlets reported on a purported scam wherein fraudsters supposedly falsify charge ...
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Did John D. Rockefeller Say 'I Don't Want A Nation Of Thinkers, I Want A Nation Of Workers'?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jul 7, 2023 The quote was first attributed to Rockefeller by a UFO conspiracy theorist in a 2006 documentary.
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A rumor said that Ames department stores would be returning and making a comeback in 2023.

Are Ames Department Stores Returning in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 29, 2022 A syndicated local news article said that some people were "skeptical" about the news. We did so ...
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Could Barack Obama Serve as Vice President?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 3, 2008 An ambiguity in the U.S. Constitution allows for speculation about a back door method of getting ...
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An alcoholic drink is surrounded by ice. A knife is lying partially on the ice.

Does Ice Sinking in a Drink Mean It's Spiked?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 15, 2023 Experts say the claim is far-fetched.
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Is Disney Partnering with Apple To Launch Headset with 'Virtual Disney World'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 6, 2023 While the partnership is real, a virtual Walt Disney World is less certain.
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