David Emery
David Emery is a West Coast-based writer and editor with 25 years of experience fact-checking rumors, hoaxes, and contemporary legends, first as a freelancer for About.com (1997-2016), and as a staff writer and editor for Snopes since July 2016. His varied media career has also included stints as a television writer, contributing editor of a (pre-internet) satirical newspaper, and newsroom librarian.
Written by: David Emery
Nov. 24, 2022
A quip attributed to rapper Ice-T in which he compares Trump to Satan has been circulating since ...
Written by: David Emery
Nov. 24, 2022
Don't be fooled by pranksters this holiday season.
Written by: David Emery
Nov. 13, 2022
We've seen bad Thanksgiving turkey recipes in our time, but this one really, really blows.
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Nov. 12, 2022
There are so many "politically incorrect" vintage ads out there that it can be hard to tell the ...
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Oct. 30, 2022
Like many another stately old mansion, the White House has spawned its share of supernatural lore.
Written by: David Emery
Oct. 14, 2022
Who knew lying about word origins was such a popular pastime?
Written by: David Emery
Oct. 10, 2022 (Updated: Oct. 27, 2022)
Here's what you should know about a since-deleted document outlining changes to PayPal's Accepta ...
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Oct. 5, 2022
Here's a peek into our archive of stories about goblins, ghosts, black cats, tainted candy, and ...
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Oct. 4, 2022
"Keep calm and carry on" was the motto of the day.
Written by: David Emery
Sept. 30, 2022
"Proud mothers, please forgive us if we too feel something of the pride of a new parent."
Written by: David Emery
Sept. 29, 2022
The video, which went viral instantly, was allegedly shot in the Devonwood neighborhood of Fort ...
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Sept. 28, 2022
This fabricated photo was making the rounds well before anyone claimed it was taken during Hurri ...
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Sept. 21, 2022
And is this another example of the "Mandela Effect"?
Written by: David Emery
Sept. 12, 2022
A spurious message allegedly posted on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, set tongues ...
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Sept. 9, 2022
A Kenyan TV station apologized for an embarrassing flub that occurred during a news report on th ...
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Sept. 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died on Sept. 8, 2022, at t ...
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Sept. 2, 2022
A textbook example of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Written by: David Emery
Sept. 2, 2022
The ever-popular club sandwich dates back at least to the late 1800s, which is more than can be ...
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Aug. 29, 2022
Conveniently for pranksters, the name "OZ" turned sideways looks like "NO."
Written by: David Emery
Aug. 19, 2022
Not everyone got the joke when former U.S. Sen. Al Franken attributed a made-up, anti-Semitic re ...
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