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An image shows a close-up of a cheetah in green grass and weeds looking toward the photographer.

Is it true wild cheetahs have never killed humans?

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 22, 2026

Here's what we know about the lethality of the world's fastest land animal.

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Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? History behind the holiday

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

June 19, 2026

On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Now, we commemorate that day ...

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Photo of late actor Robin Williams against a backdrop of red movie theater seats.

Did Robin Williams require his movies to hire homeless people? Heartwarming story lacks paper trail

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

June 18, 2026

The late actor supported homelessness-related causes, but available evidence doesn't show that h ...

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A pod of bottlenose dolphins in Xcaret, Mexico, look at a diver.

Did Hamas capture Israeli 'spy dolphins' in 2015 or 2022? What we know

Written by: Laerke Christensen

June 14, 2026

Israel is not the only country alleged to have used marine mammals for military purposes.

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In the direction of the constellation Canis Major, two spiral galaxies pass by each other.

Do human ashes look like galaxies under a microscope?

Written by: Laerke Christensen

April 12, 2026

Memorial art company Innerstela says it uses light-reflecting microscopes to create colorful art ...

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Image shows row of chocolate Easter Bunnies.

Hopping into the history of Easter Bunny and its eggs

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 5, 2026

Follow us down the rabbit hole.

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A field of young clover

Why shamrocks are symbol for St. Patrick's Day

Written by: Jack Izzo

March 16, 2026

The question "What is a shamrock, really?" has even left botanists debating.

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Photo shows Bill Clinton typing out email in 1998. But was it his first?

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Feb. 23, 2026

Clinton himself said he wrote his first email in November 1998. His late White House technology ...

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Snopestionary: 8 tips to vet fundraisers and protect your donations

Written by: Rae Deng

Feb. 21, 2026 (Updated: Feb. 23, 2026)

Here is how to make sure your money is going to a legitimate cause.

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Is 'every morning's a Smirnoff morning' vodka ad real or spoof?

Written by: Joey Esposito

Feb. 15, 2026

The advertisement appeared to be an example of “culture jamming,” an anti-capitalist movement th ...

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Does image show Barcelona's Sagrada Família basilica under construction in early 1900s? What we know

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 18, 2026

La Sagrada Família was due to be mostly completed in 2026 to coincide with the centenary of arch ...

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Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? History behind the tradition

Written by: Joey Esposito

Dec. 31, 2025

The tradition's exact origin is unknown, but it is referenced as far back as ancient Rome and in ...

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A picture of yellow towels with a red rectangle highlighting the woven strip within the towel. The words above the picture read, "Most people will go their entire life without ever knowing what the lines on bath towels actually mean"

Unraveling why towels have those woven strips

Written by: Rae Deng

Dec. 28, 2025

It's a wrap: Turns out those strips do really come in handy.

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A brief history of the Christmas tree

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 24, 2025

Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s. Two others go even ...

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Graphic showing a trio of pill bottles labeled "SCAM" with FDA certification labels on them. A graphic of a button below includes the text "BUY NOW." In the background is a collage of the Snopes scam rating icon.

How to spot suspicious health supplements and avoid getting scammed

Written by: Emery Winter William Kramer

Dec. 12, 2025

Snopes readers regularly ask whether supplement brands like Neurocept and Burn Peak are legit. H ...

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Chart linking Democrat-led cities to higher violent crime is misleading

Written by: William Kramer

Dec. 7, 2025

Podcaster Tim Pool's chart significantly overstated the difference in crime rates between Democr ...

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Will Grand Theft Auto VI feature Pride parades? Rumor is unconfirmed

Written by: William Kramer

Dec. 5, 2025

The setting of Rockstar's long-awaited game takes inspiration from Miami.

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Did New Zealand man win Spanish Scrabble championship in 2024 despite not speaking language?

Written by: William Kramer

Dec. 1, 2025

The Spanish-language Scrabble world champion might not even know what "el diccionario" means.

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Unwrapping the history behind Black Friday's name

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Nov. 28, 2025

Competing explanations for the name have circulated online for years.

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Does eating turkey make you sleepy? What to know

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 26, 2025

Pork, tuna and other foods contain similar — if not higher — levels of tryptophan, the amino aci ...

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