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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.

Person, Human, Art

Did Abraham Lincoln Jump Out a Window to Prevent a Quorum?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 15, 2021

Surprisingly, this isn't the only story about Abraham Lincoln jumping out of a window for politi ...

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Person, Human, Traffic Light

Lightning Strike? Cause of George Floyd Mural Collapse Disputed

Written by: Dan Evon

July 15, 2021

A mural honoring George Floyd crumbled in July 2021, but the exact cause is undetermined.

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The claim is that former U.S. President Donald Trump released a statement praising the book of Fox News host Jesse Watters that contained a verbatim copy of a paragraph from the book's promotional description.

Did Trump Plagiarize Praise for Jesse Watters' Book from a Promo Blurb?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 14, 2021

The president's statement contained a verbatim copy of a paragraph from the book's promotional d ...

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The claim is that a photograph shows doctors and members of the media who were hung in the aftermath of the Nuremberg trials.

Were Doctors and Members of the Media Hanged in This Nuremberg Trial Photo?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 14, 2021

This article contains images of death and may not be suitable for all viewers.

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Person, Human, Dating

Was Italy Disqualified From UEFA Championship?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 13, 2021

Sorry, England fans.

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Shaker, Bottle

'Alexa, What Will Happen to Florida in 2025?'

Written by: Dan Evon

July 13, 2021

Alexa, why can't you predict the future?

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A TikTok video shows actor Mel Gibson saluting former President Donald Trump at a UFC bout in Las Vegas.

Did Mel Gibson Salute Trump at a UFC Event?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 12, 2021

The movie star allegedly saluted former president Trump at a UFC bout in Las Vegas.

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Antelope, Wildlife, Mammal

Is This a Reindeer with Glow-in-the-Dark Antlers?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 12, 2021

A meme about reindeer with glow-in-the-dark antlers shows that truth and fiction sometimes come ...

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The claim is that a photograph shows an electric car charging at a diesel generator car charging station which uses 36 gallons to provide a 200-mile charge.

Is This a 'Diesel Car Charging Station' for Electric Cars?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 12, 2021

Is this really a "diesel car charging station"? The electric car industry is much larger than a ...

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The claim is that Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's restaurant received a $233,000 PPP loan.

Did Rep. Lauren Boebert's Restaurant Receive a PPP Loan?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 12, 2021

Boebert isn't the only one to own a "Shooters" restaurant.

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Hobby Lobby placed an ad in July 2021 that seemingly advocated for a Christian-run government and led some to believe they only allow Christian customers.

Is Hobby Lobby Open to Christian Customers Only?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 9, 2021

Hobby Lobby placed an ad in July 2021 that seemingly advocated for a Christian-run government.

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A photograph purportedly shows a bag of carrots that were grown in Chernobyl.

Are These 'Chernobyl-Grown Carrots' Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 9, 2021

These carrots weren't grown in Chernobyl ... or Spain.

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2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Zaila Avant-garde was in a commercial with NBA star Steph Curry.

Was Zaila Avant-garde in a Steph Curry Commercial?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 9, 2021

The new Scripps National Spelling Bee champion said that she does "spelling on the side" to her ...

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Audience, Person, Crowd

Did Biden Get a Mighty Hit at Congressional Baseball Game in the '70s?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 8, 2021

The U.S. president fondly remembered a mighty swing he says he took during a baseball game in 19 ...

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Cow, Mammal, Animal

Is This the World's Smallest Cow?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 8, 2021

A 20-inch-tall cow in Bangladesh has become a major tourist attraction.

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The claim is that the Grateful Dead funded Lithuania's basketball team at the 1992 Olympics and provided the players with tie-dyed jerseys.

Did the Grateful Dead Fund Lithuania's Olympic Basketball Team?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 7, 2021 (Updated: Aug. 31, 2021)

Just keep dribblin' on.

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The claim is that a newspaper article about Bill Gates bearing the headline Depopulation Through Forced Vaccination has been scrubbed from the internet.

The Bill Gates 'Depopulation Through Forced Vaccination' Headline, Explained

Written by: Dan Evon

July 6, 2021

This well-trodden conspiracy theory continues to circulate on social media.

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Person, Human, People

Did US Women's Soccer Team Turn Backs on Vet Playing National Anthem?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 6, 2021

Several members of the U.S. women soccer team signed a ball for the 98-year-old veteran after th ...

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Person, Human, Shoe

Did a Man Poop In a Mop Bucket in NYC's Subway?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 6, 2021

We can't speak for all NYC mop buckets, but this video ...?

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Person, Human, Face

Is This Giant Jungle Centipede Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 4, 2021

How many legs would a 3-foot-long centipede have?

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