Dan Evon
Dan Evon worked at Snopes between October 2014 and July 2022. Evon is a Chicago-based writer who has been sifting through the sludge of social media since 2009. Prior to joining the editorial staff at Snopes.com, he was the editor-in-chief of Social News Daily, a senior writer for The Inquisitr, and covered motorcycle racing for All About Bikes Magazine.
Written by: Dan Evon
July 6, 2017
A photograph purporting to show Ali with Jackson actually shows the boxer with Tiger Smalls.
Written by: Dan Evon
July 6, 2017
A handful of furry fun ... if true.
Written by: Dan Evon
July 6, 2017
A miscaptioned photograph led to many jokes but little understanding.
Written by: Dan Evon
July 4, 2017
A fake news article reported that President Trump had shut down American airports on 4 July 2017.
Written by: Dan Evon
July 4, 2017
A Facebook "prank" claimed that musician Kid Rock had passed away in July 2017.
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July 3, 2017
A photograph purportedly showing a group of Norwegian police officers in skintight uniforms was ...
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July 3, 2017
A story claiming that giant pythons were discovered in an Indiana creek originated on a "prank" ...
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June 30, 2017
An inaccurate meme claimed that 15,000 people went missing in the forest that is thought to be t ...
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June 30, 2017
Two local outlets in different states reported that a fidget spinner caught fire while charging.
Written by: Dan Evon
June 29, 2017 (Updated: June 24, 2022)
A quote attributed to the Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler about the start of World War III is a hoax ...
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June 29, 2017
A photograph purporting to show a fast food restaurant in an American city was actually taken in ...
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June 28, 2017
An unincorporated community in Kentucky has elected a dog as its mayor for the fourth time in a row.
Written by: Dan Evon
June 28, 2017
The satirical publication got a two-decade head start on rubbing in the Donald's financial issues.
Written by: Dan Evon
June 28, 2017
A "prank" Facebook post fooled many into thinking the restaurant chain was closing down.
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June 27, 2017
Are these mortal enemies in the food chain really making nice with each other?
Written by: Dan Evon
June 27, 2017
A hoax article appeared to report that the actor made shocking claims about the nature of show b ...
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June 26, 2017
An unofficial fan-made trailer was mistaken by some viewers as a genuine teaser for a new Netfli ...
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June 26, 2017
A Facebook "prank" fooled many people into believing that a saltwater crocodile was captured in ...
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June 26, 2017
A flower shop’s tweet made the hoax go viral.
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June 25, 2017
Claims that President Donald Trump's health was deteriorating due to the stress of his job origi ...
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