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The Twelve Days of Christmas

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 15, 2000 Was the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' created as a secret code by persecuted Catholics?
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Is Macaulay Culkin Returning for a New ‘Home Alone’ Film?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 7, 2023 The movie will allegedly be called “Cabin Alone.”
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Kevin's grocery store order in Home Alone only cost $19.83 in 1990.

'Home Alone': Here's What Kevin's Groceries Would Cost in 2023

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 17, 2023 The cost in 1990: $19.83. The cost in 2023: We recommend sitting down for this.
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facebook meta

Does 'New Facebook/Meta Rule' Permit Company To Use Your Photos?

Written by:
David Emery
Nov 15, 2021 We've seen at least a dozen variants of this copypasta rumor go viral over the past decade.
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An edited video showed two fake Wheel of Fortune puzzles being solved as bitches in the future and bitcoin in the future.

'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Guesses 'B----es in the Future' To Solve Puzzle?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 20, 2023 In a viral video, "Wheel" host Pat Sajak reacted in disbelief and jokingly told the crowd, "Good ...
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Person, Human, Tie

Did Franz Kafka Invent Letters from a Missing Doll to Comfort a Little Girl?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Mar 9, 2021 (Updated: May 25, 2021) "In the end, love will return in another way," the renowned author of "The Metamorphosis" was qu ...
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Ever Wondered What Happens to the Rockefeller Christmas Tree After the Holidays?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec 20, 2023 Every year, the iconic New York Christmas tradition takes on new life.
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Was a Colorado Supreme Court Justice Who Ruled Trump Ineligible for '24 Ballot Arrested?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec 22, 2023 The article claimed Colorado justices had been accused of "contorting" the 14th Amendment to "fi ...
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Text, Label, Paper

Does a 'New Facebook Rule' About Use of Photos Start Tomorrow?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 16, 2022 "Don’t forget tomorrow starts the new Facebook rule where they can use your photos," the viral p ...
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A rumor compared acrilane or acrylamide levels in McDonald's french fries versus cigarettes.

Do McDonald's French Fries Contain a 'Cigarette Ingredient' Called 'Acrilane'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 4, 2023 (Updated: Dec 6, 2023) For starters, it's spelled acrylamide, not "acrilane."
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A Black woman laughs and claps. People are sitting behind her, some smiling.

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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A Facebook hoax claimed that to regain friends in your news feed and get rid of ads, copy and paste some text into a post to upgrade the system, then say hello new and old friends.

Facebook Hoax Promises Way 'To Regain Friends and Get Rid of Ads'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 20, 2022 If only "copypasta" worked that way.
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A Facebook rumor claimed that the @ symbol and the word highlight would show page or profile watchers.

Does Typing '@' in a Facebook Comment and Clicking 'Highlight' Reveal 'Page Watchers'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 27, 2023 A viral post claims there is a secret way to find the Facebook friends who might be lurking on y ...
#38
Donald Trump

Did Donald Trump Say 'Mein Kampf' Had a 'Profound Effect' on Him?

Written by:
David Emery
Apr 17, 2019 The same internet meme quoted Trump as saying he has 'tremendous respect' for Adolf Hitler.
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Is This a Real Image of an Explosion in Gaza's Palestine Square?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec 22, 2023 A video of the explosion was shared across social media sites like X and Instagram.
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Online users discussed how Hobby Lobby was selling a shotgun shell ammunition and gun or firearm-themed Christmas ornament.

Did Hobby Lobby Sell a 'Shotgun Shell Ornament' for Christmas in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 14, 2023 Snopes received reader mail asking if it was true that the Christian-owned company was selling a ...
#41

Rihanna Announced She Is Expecting 3rd Baby With A$AP Rocky?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 13, 2023 "Whoever named him ASAP really meant it," one X user commented.
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Were Israeli Babies Beheaded by Hamas Militants During Attack on Kfar Aza?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 12, 2023 (Updated: Dec 18, 2023) Here's what we know about the viral rumor spread by news media, the U.S president, and so on.
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An avocado with an Apeel sticker is pictured.

Are Fruits and Vegetables With 'Apeel' Stickers Safe to Eat?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
May 2, 2023 People have been coating their produce with artificial protective coatings for over 900 years.
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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 ...
#45
Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis: Male and Female?

Written by:
Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson
Apr 6, 2001 Long-standing rumor holds that actress Jamie Lee Curtis acknowledged in an interview that she wa ...
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Facebook posts claimed that archaeologists discovered scrolls in 1892 which led to the discovery that the Lord's Prayer when translated from Aramaic to English begins with the words O cosmic Birther of all radiance and vibration soften the ground of our being and carve out a space within us where your Presence can abide.

Is Aramaic-to-English Translation of Lord's Prayer on Facebook the 'Correct' One?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 3, 2022 (Updated: Aug 4, 2022) A popular Facebook post claimed that an Aramaic-language scroll discovered by archaeologists in ...
#47
Three white men stand in a room with pink lighting. They hold microphones. At the top of the screen, it says, "the BEE GEES grandkids."

Does This Video Show the Bee Gees' Grandchildren Singing 'How Deep Is Your Love'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 13, 2023 Ky Baldwin has posted videos of his covers of various songs for years, often using a cloning vis ...
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An ad claimed to always put a plastic bottle on your tires when parked and here's why.

Should a Bottle Always Be Put on Tires When Parked?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 10, 2021 We tracked down the origins of the rumor that was displayed in online advertisements.
#49

Does Facebook Prohibit Posting of the Lord's Prayer?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 7, 2020 If it were banned, you wouldn't be seeing this message ...
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