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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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Did Trump Call for Mass Detention and Deportation of Undocumented Immigrants?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 20, 2023 The former president gave an incendiary speech at a December 2023 campaign rally in Nevada.
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Are Democrats Considering Using the 14th Amendment To Bar Trump from Office?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 10, 2022 (Updated: Dec 20, 2023) The plan has been raised periodically since the days following the attack on the U.S. Capitol on ...
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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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A false rumor said that Walt Disney World Resort would be closing one of its theme parks four straight days.

Clickbait Headline Misleadingly Claims 'Disney World Theme Park' Is Closing for 4 Days

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 15, 2023 The prominent Disney fan blog Inside the Magic posted the misleading clickbait headline in Decem ...
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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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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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Is the war on Christmas real?

100 Years of the So-Called 'War on Christmas'

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David Emery
Dec 11, 2023 The one and only time Christmas was actually banned on what would later become U.S. soil, it was ...
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'Amazon Got Hacked': Viral Rumor Says Criminals Added Fake Locker Addresses to Accounts

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 7, 2023 (Updated: Dec 8, 2023) By email, a spokesperson for Amazon told Snopes that the issue was an "error" and that they were ...
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A rumor said that Starbucks had lost 12 billion dollars due to boycotts and its purported support for Israel.

Did Starbucks Lose $12B from Boycotts 'Due to Its Support for Israel'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 7, 2023 (Updated: Dec 8, 2023) Snopes examined the evidence behind allegations that Starbucks lost market value due to the comp ...
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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'?

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Jordan Liles
Dec 4, 2023 (Updated: Dec 6, 2023) For starters, it's spelled acrylamide, not "acrilane."
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A rumor said that USPS would be temporarily suspending mail services in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

USPS Did Not Suspend All Services in Pennsylvania and Ohio in November 2023

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 30, 2023 A curious headline about the U.S. Postal Service led some users to believe that mail service had ...
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Internet Abuzz Over AI-Generated 'Photograph' of Leonardo Da Vinci and 'Mona Lisa' Model

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Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 23, 2023 "Why did he paint her when he could just take a picture? Is he stupid?" one Reddit user asked.
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Did the Pilgrims Really Land at Plymouth Rock?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 23, 2023 The history of one of the world's most important rocks is long and complicated.
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Here Are Some of the Most Viral Rumors Related to the Israel-Hamas War

Written by:
David Emery
Nov 22, 2023 They're related to Hamas' surprise attack on Israel on Oct.7 and the military organization's ele ...
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Palestinians Forbidden from Collecting Rainwater Because It’s Deemed ‘Israeli Property’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 22, 2023 Israeli authorities have heavily controlled water access in Palestinian territories for decades.
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Is This a Real Video of Israeli Children Singing ‘We Will Annihilate Everyone’ in Gaza?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 20, 2023 (Updated: Nov 24, 2023) The video was allegedly posted and deleted by Kan, an Israeli news channel.
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A remark from US President Joe Biden telling a little girl I love your ears and then asking if she was 17 years old when in reality she was 6 was shared online.

EXPLAINER: Biden's 'I Love Your Ears' Remark to 6-Year-Old Girl Was About Her Headband with Cat Ears

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 20, 2023 At the same event, the president also asked the young girl, "How old are you, 17?" The moment dr ...
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Do Some Female Frogs Play Dead To Avoid Mating?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 18, 2023 While the frogs do feign death, they don't do it on purpose.
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Is Mike Johnson Constitutionally Disqualified From Running for Congress in 2024?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Nov 14, 2023 (Updated: Nov 28, 2023) Could the Disqualification Clause of the 14th Amendment be used against the newly elected U.S. s ...
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