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
March 5, 2019
If you encounter something on a social network, then it hasn't been removed.
Written by: Dan Evon
March 5, 2019
Some readers were a little confused, or maybe just grossed out, about a potential future food.
Written by: Dan Evon
March 4, 2019
The only thing missing from this photograph is context.
Written by: Dan Evon
March 4, 2019
A convincing depiction of a pixie skeleton had some social media users curious about real-life f ...
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March 1, 2019
Sometimes you can't tell players on social media without a scorecard.
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Feb. 28, 2019
One seemingly oversized serpent seems to be making its way around the U.S. for identical poses.
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Feb. 28, 2019
Gender, age, and class certainly played a factor in who secured lifeboat seats on the Titanic.
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Feb. 27, 2019
A billboard campaign aimed at dispelling rumors about Muslims has prompted Islamaphobic reaction ...
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Feb. 26, 2019
After an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and multiple Grammy Awards, it's safe to say that Lady Gaga has ...
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Feb. 25, 2019
It's amazing what can be produced with a computer and 3D-rendering software.
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Feb. 25, 2019
The surname "Harris" is one of the 30 most popular last names in the United States.
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Feb. 22, 2019
Photographs from a Pride parades have not uncommonly been re-purposed for political reasons.
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Feb. 22, 2019
A viral video showcased NBA star Paul George's athletic -- and apparently magical uniform-changi ...
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Feb. 22, 2019
A satirical website mashed up two political stances for comical effect.
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Feb. 21, 2019
Here's an actual quote from Sanders: "Criminal justice reform must be the civil rights issue of ...
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Feb. 21, 2019
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's definition of a "hero" shouldn't be gleaned from parody ...
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Feb. 20, 2019
The 25th amendment governs replacement of the president or vice president only, not members of C ...
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Feb. 20, 2019
A satirical website added even more confusion to Smollett's allegations he was targeted in a pos ...
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Feb. 19, 2019 (Updated: Aug. 4, 2019)
Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez may be the most memed woman of the year so far.
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 19, 2019
The back story to this video is nightmarish, no matter the details.
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