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
Oct. 14, 2020
As far as we can tell, the fly is an apolitical creature.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 13, 2020
If you can delay vomiting long enough, we will tell you.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 13, 2020
A baby giraffe weighs about 150 pounds and stands about 6 feet tall.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 13, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 14, 2020)
A baseless claim went viral on social media, stirring up unwarranted fears about voter fraud.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 12, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci said his comments in a campaign ad for President Trump were taken out of context.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 12, 2020
Unsourced Facebook posts are not known for providing accurate information.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 10, 2020
The White House has had a long and interesting history of four-legged residents.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 9, 2020
There's a tweet for everything, especially when you include the fake ones.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 9, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence is not the first politician to be bugged by the bothersome housefly.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 8, 2020
Being in the same room is not mandatory to have a meaningful discussion of the issues.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 8, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 9, 2020)
The second lady appeared on stage at the vice presidential debate without a mask — but that isn' ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 7, 2020
President Trump did say that he felt great after leaving Walter Reed Military Medical Center— bu ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 7, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has appealed to several faith groups.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 6, 2020
Question is whether the coin comes from an official government gift shop.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 6, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump's weight and general health were a concern after he tested positive ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 6, 2020
A 10-second-clip from a 90-minute event was missing some context.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 5, 2020
The president of the United States was taken to Walter Reed Medical Center after testing positiv ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 5, 2020
This public service announcement doesn't provide much of a public service.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 3, 2020
The public first learned that U.S. President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 just befo ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 2, 2020
The requested dollar amount is a little suspicious.
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