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
Jan. 6, 2021
Encouraged by U.S. President Donald Trump, supporters gathered in a chaotic scene at the U.S. Ca ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Jan. 6, 2021
This rumor is little more than a conspiratorial game of Mad Libs.
Written by: Dan Evon
Jan. 5, 2021
The vice president does not have the authority to reject a state's chosen electors.
Written by: Dan Evon
Jan. 5, 2021
We know the photograph of the Georgia senator is real.
Written by: Dan Evon
Jan. 2, 2021
But the drawing wasn't exactly visible in the sky.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 31, 2020
The ball drop on New Year's Eve is going to look a little different in 2020.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 30, 2020
Some may have wondered if an ancient race of reptilian humanoids were discovered on Instagram.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 30, 2020
Several Tennessee health care workers shared positive testimonials about receiving the COVID-19 ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 29, 2020
It takes some conspiratorial thinking to get this sarcasm.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 29, 2020
Just how cold does it get in Novosibirsk, Russia?
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 29, 2020
Wherever you find bad news, conspiracy theorists aren't far behind.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 28, 2020
Three very subtle edits were made to this photograph.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 28, 2020
Purveyors of misinformation often falsely attach trusted names to fraudulent claims in order to ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 28, 2020
The election fraud conspiracy universe has expanded to Nashville.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 24, 2020
Festivus has nothing on Takanakuy.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 24, 2020
An alleged quote from the NBA star has amused internet users for years.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 24, 2020
A spokesperson for the governor had a few choice words about this rumor.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 23, 2020
An error-riddled rumor was copied and pasted across social media in an exceedingly desperate att ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 23, 2020
Photographs can be misleading.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 23, 2020
A defense budget bill was surprisingly controversial during the final weeks of 2020.
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