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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.

Did a Fly Land on Amy Coney Barrett?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 14, 2020

As far as we can tell, the fly is an apolitical creature.

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Are Crab Cake Oreos Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 13, 2020

If you can delay vomiting long enough, we will tell you.

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Does a Video Show Baby Giraffes Frolicking in a Park?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 13, 2020

A baby giraffe weighs about 150 pounds and stands about 6 feet tall.

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Can Poll Workers Invalidate Ballots by Writing on Them?

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.

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Did Fauci Praise Trump's Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic?

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.

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Did Kamala Harris Call American Churches 'Propaganda Centers'?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 12, 2020

Unsourced Facebook posts are not known for providing accurate information.

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Is Trump the First President in 100 Years Not To Have a Dog?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 10, 2020

The White House has had a long and interesting history of four-legged residents.

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Did Trump Tweet 'My Blood IS the Vaccine'?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 9, 2020

There's a tweet for everything, especially when you include the fake ones.

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Is This Image of Obama With a Fly Near His Lip Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 9, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence is not the first politician to be bugged by the bothersome housefly.

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Did Kennedy, Nixon Have a Virtual Debate in 1960?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 8, 2020

Being in the same room is not mandatory to have a meaningful discussion of the issues.

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Did Karen Pence Fail To Wear a Mask During the VP Debate?

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' ...

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Did Trump Say Doctors Had 'Never Seen a Body Kill Coronavirus Like My Body'?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 7, 2020

President Trump did say that he felt great after leaving Walter Reed Military Medical Center— bu ...

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Is This 'Biden Muslim Ad' Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 7, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has appealed to several faith groups.

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Is the White House Gift Shop Selling a 'Trump Defeats COVID-19' Coin?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 6, 2020

Question is whether the coin comes from an official government gift shop.

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Does Trump Weigh 322 Pounds?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 6, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump's weight and general health were a concern after he tested positive ...

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Did Biden Say Americans Could Stay Home During Pandemic Because 'Some Black Woman' Stocked Grocery Shelves?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 6, 2020

A 10-second-clip from a 90-minute event was missing some context.

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Were These Bikers Praying for Trump at Walter Reed?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 5, 2020

The president of the United States was taken to Walter Reed Medical Center after testing positiv ...

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Is This 'Avoiding the Future Plague' Video a Real PSA From the 1950s?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 5, 2020

This public service announcement doesn't provide much of a public service.

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When Did Trump Test Positive for COVID-19? Speculation Swirls

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 3, 2020

The public first learned that U.S. President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 just befo ...

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Did Trump Campaign Use COVID Diagnosis to Fundraise $421 Million?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 2, 2020

The requested dollar amount is a little suspicious.

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