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A misleading ad displayed on the Taboola advertising network falsely claimed that Yellowstone was being discontinued or canceled by Paramount Network effective immediately.

Is 'Yellowstone' Being 'Discontinued Effective Immediately' by Paramount Network?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 14, 2023 StreetInsider.com appeared to report in late 2023 via online ads that something new and dramatic ...
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A video of an injured Palestinian man in a hospital with a head bandage and possibly his mother was passed around on X with false captions that claimed it was fake and had crisis actors in so-called Pallywood.

'Verified' Users on X Falsely Claim Video of Hospitalized Palestinian Man and Mother Is 'Fake'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 13, 2023 Millions of users were served the false information alongside the genuine video. X's sometimes-c ...
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Mount Rushmore

Is There a Secret Chamber Hidden Behind Mount Rushmore?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 10, 2023 It's actually a not-so-secret chamber.
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A story of a Taco Bell manager and a $2 dollar bill has been making the rounds online for decades.

Did a Taco Bell Manager Once Refuse a Customer's $2 Bill?

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Jordan Liles
Nov 9, 2023 A 1993 Usenet forum post told the tale of a Taco Bell employee and his manager who refused to be ...
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Did Zelenskyy Ask the US for ‘Credit’ to Fight War Against Russia?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 9, 2023 The Ukrainian president reiterated pleas for the United States to supply more weapons.
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Did Mass Cat Killings Help Spread the Black Death in the Middle Ages?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 8, 2023 The idea originated with a 13th-century pope who accused devil-worshippers of kissing cats' hind ...
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Is Vladimir Putin Dead?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 8, 2023 Rumors about the Russian president’s supposed death went viral in October 2023.
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A Black woman and man hold hands while looking at the camera. The woman is smiling at the camera, while the man holds his hand loosely in a fist, with his index finger pointing towards the woman. The woman is wearing a black dress, while the man is wearing a black jacket and pants.

Viral Videos Spread Unfounded Claims About Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Relationship

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 8, 2023 Videos that spread the claims had millions of views across TikTok and YouTube.
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Donald Trump took the witness stand and testified in the New York civil lawsuit about his real estate empire and net worth in early November 2023.

NY Attorney General Letitia James' Courtroom Chortle and Other Trump Testimony Takeaways

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 7, 2023 Former U.S. President Donald Trump took the witness stand in his New York civil trial in early N ...
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Are the Lyrics to 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' an Example of the Mandela Effect?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 5, 2023 A post about lyrics in the Christmas classic went viral on TikTok in late October 2023.
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Does a Photo Show 'Wonder Woman' Actor Gal Gadot Turning Up to Serve in the Israel Defense Forces?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 2, 2023 (Updated: Nov 7, 2023) The picture in question appeared to show a young Gadot saluting the camera while wearing a large ...
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A video purported to show a large migrant caravan leaving southern Mexico for the US border in late October 2023.

Video Shows Large Migrant Caravan Walking to US Border from Southern Mexico in October 2023

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Jordan Liles
Nov 2, 2023 Video of the caravan was featured in a Reuters article on Oct. 30, 2023, and was prominently rep ...
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People Claim a Majority of Palestinians in Gaza Elected Hamas — Here's Why It Isn't That Simple

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 1, 2023 As violence intensifies in Gaza and Israel, claims about Hamas' place in Gaza's electoral histor ...
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Did an Israeli Leader Say, 'It's Time To Turn Gaza into Dresden! Gas the Palestinians Now'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 1, 2023 The quote originated from a website with a questionable reputation.
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A white woman appears worried. Next to her on the bottom of the screen, the image says, "It is not acceptable." An image next to her and above the words shows two images, one of a white man and the other of the same white woman. A yellow arrow points from the man to the woman, who appears distraught.

Celebrity Gossip Videos Spread False Claims After Matthew Perry's Death

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 1, 2023 Videos that spread the false information had millions of views across TikTok and YouTube.
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A viral post made the rounds that purportedly contained information conveyed by Matthew Perry that said how he wanted to be remembered after he died.

Was Matthew Perry Accurately Quoted in Viral Posts About How He Wanted To Be Remembered After Death?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 30, 2023 “I've had a lot of ups and downs in my life," the viral message attributed to Perry began.
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A Seismic Waves Card rumor was shared on WhatsApp that claimed a file disguised as photos of Jewish settlements could hack users phones.

'Seismic Waves Card' WhatsApp Hoax Claims Photos of 'Jewish Settlements' Will 'Hack' Phones

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 30, 2023 The newest iteration of an old hoax said that a dangerous file was appearing on WhatsApp, disgui ...
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This Video of 'Friends' Cast Reacting to Matthew Perry's Death Is Bogus

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 30, 2023 The video was posted hours after Perry was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28, 2023.
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Does the Starbucks Employees' Union Support Hamas?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 27, 2023 Tensions between Starbucks and the union intensified as calls for boycotts of the company increased.
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A photo was purported to show an American made Woodward missile part that was dropped on Gaza by Israel in October 2023.

Does Photo Show US-Made Woodward Missile Part Dropped in Gaza?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 26, 2023 The picture purportedly captured in Gaza received thousands of engagements in several popular po ...
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