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Were Zara Clothes Dumped in Times Square To Protest Ad Campaign?

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Jack Izzo
Dec 14, 2023 According to some people, the advertising photos were an insensitive reference to the Israel-Ham ...
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A search result says Eminem is an American rapper. Underneath this information is a white man wearing a black cap and shirt. The description underneath the image says, "Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper. He is credited with popularizing hip hop in Middle America and is frequently mentioned among the greatest rappers of all time." It says he was born on Oct. 17, 1972, in Saint Joseph, MO, and died on Dec. 10, 2023, in Madison, WI.

No, Eminem Isn't Dead

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec 14, 2023 Even top Google results can't always be trusted.
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Online ads claimed that Jake Gyllenhaal had come out of the closet as gay and had addressed the rumors and confirmed the speculation.

Did Jake Gyllenhaal Come 'Out of the Closet' as Gay, as Online Ads Claimed?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 14, 2023 Reference.com reported via online display advertisements that the actor had "confirmed the specu ...
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Facts Behind Images Allegedly Showing Shirtless, Detained Men In Gaza

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 14, 2023 A number of viral photos and videos showed men kneeling, or crouched down, in the presence of Is ...
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A satirical website said that more than half of the voters Taylor Swift registered turned out to be ineligible or fake.

Were Half of the Voters Taylor Swift Urged To Register 'Ineligible or Fake'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 14, 2023 "The entire situation is a testament to how we need to strengthen the voting system," an online ...
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The Origins of ‘Murmanski’ Fur and Its Role in the Fashion Industry

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 14, 2023 "Murmanski" fur really exists, but, spoiler alert, it’s not from dogs.
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Online ads claimed that Chick-fil-A was closing down all of its restaurant locations in 2024.

Is Chick-fil-A Closing All Restaurant Locations in 2024, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 13, 2023 Reference.com appeared to report via online ads in late 2023 that Chick-fil-A would be shutting ...
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Did Zelenskyy Urge Western Countries, 'Don't Build Roads, Spend All of Your Money on Weapons'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Dec 13, 2023 Viral posts claimed Zelenskyy "begged Western leaders to send all their money to Ukraine."
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Online ads claimed that Disney was hiring urgently and nationwide for various remote data entry and customer service positions, including some that would come with free theme park tickets to Disneyland or Disney World.

Is Disney Hiring for Remote, Entry-Level Jobs in Data Entry, Customer Service?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 13, 2023 According to online ads, employees would enjoy "free theme park tickets," too.
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Did Warner Bros. Drop Rob Reiner for 'Spreading Too Much Wokeness'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec 13, 2023 A website reported that Warner Bros. terminated a $50 million contract with the director.
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Can You Donate Your Pacemaker to a Dog After You Die?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Dec 13, 2023 "Doggies make better humans, even posthumously," one X user commented.
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No Evidence This Viral Pic Shows ‘Young Bill Gates’ Riding Bike in the '70s

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 13, 2023 The Microsoft co-founder-turned-billionaire is often at the center of viral internet claims.
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Is Mark Wahlberg Joining Jason Aldean and Kid Rock on Tour?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec 12, 2023 The country duo is supposedly "ecstatic" over the new addition.
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A Facebook post said that Disney and Pixar would be releasing a remake of the 1988 film The Land Before Time in January 2025.

Is a 'Land Before Time' Remake in the Works from Disney and Pixar for a 2025 Release?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 12, 2023 The original, animated classic film "The Land Before Time" was released in U.S. movie theaters i ...
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A white woman wearing red lipstick and blue eyeshadow looks towards the camera. On the side of her head towards the camera, she has her hair pulled into a pigtail with a white bow.

Are These Real Pics of Taylor Swift from 2009 NY Times Mag Photoshoot?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 12, 2023 Old photographs of the singer dressed in doll-like outfits went viral in 2023.
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Online advertisements claimed that America's most famous burger brand is now Chinese owned and that China had bought US icons.

Did a Chinese Company Buy America's 'Most Famous Burger Brand'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 12, 2023 McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King are among the most popular burger chains in terms of U.S. sa ...
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Did Mel Gibson Decline a $35M Role in Rob Reiner's Upcoming Movie?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec 12, 2023 "Can't handle his wokeness," Gibson supposedly said.
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Yep, This Is a Real (and Stunning) Image of the Sun

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 12, 2023 "The Sun is NOT ok right now …” read one social media post.
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Is This a Real Pic of Painter Bob Ross in the Military?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec 11, 2023 It may be hard to imagine the soft-spoken TV artist as a drill sergeant in Cold War Alaska, but ...
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Did 'Roseanne's Show' Break 'The View's' Daytime Viewership Record?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec 11, 2023 Follow-up question: What show, exactly?
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