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David Mikkelson

David Mikkelson founded the site now known as snopes.com back in 1994 as a creative outgrowth of his wide-ranging interests in a variety of subjects (particularly folklore) and his professional expertise in the computer industry. Handling everything from researching and writing articles about urban legends to managing the site’s technical infrastructure, David saw snopes.com (which antedated the development of automated search engines) quickly become the go-to place for Internet users to query about anything questionable they encountered online, establishing it as the oldest and best known online fact-checking outlet operating today. David’s educational background includes a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas (San Antonio) and about a zillion course hours of post-graduate classes at California State University Northridge taken with no particular degree program in mind. His previous employment encompassed stints with the News-Chronicle (newspaper), Teledyne Electronics, USPS, JPL, Digital Equipment Corporation, Rocketdyne, and Health Net (HMO).

Kulula — Flying 101

Written by: David Mikkelson

July 13, 2010

Rumor: Photographs show an airliner with a 'Flying 101' exterior design.

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15-Foot Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Written by: David Mikkelson

July 8, 2010

Rumor: Photographs show a 15-foot diamondback rattlesnake captured in Florida.

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Is the 'Venezuelan Poodle Moth' Real?

Written by: David Mikkelson

July 7, 2010

A photograph purportedly shows a newly discovered species of moth.

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A Great Lady Has Passed — Pamela Murphy

Written by: David Mikkelson

July 6, 2010

Account describes Pamela Murphy's efforts on behalf of patients at a Veterans Administration hos ...

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Courageous Restraint Medals

Written by: David Mikkelson

July 6, 2010

Does the U.S. military award 'Courageous Restraint Medals' to soldiers who refrain from firing t ...

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Sergio Vega Murder

Written by: David Mikkelson

July 1, 2010

Sergio Vega was murdered scant hours after dispelling rumors of his death?

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Subway Free Cash Cards

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 30, 2010

Subway sandwich shops are offering free gift cards to those who participate in a market research ...

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Back to the Future — Marty McFly Returns

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 28, 2010

Marty McFly visits the future on 21 October 2015.

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Celebrity Death Hoaxes

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 27, 2010

A listing of celebrity death hoaxes.

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An Open Letter to President Obama - Jon Voight

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 24, 2010

Actor Jon Voight penned an open letter to President Obama?

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5% Downpayment Quote

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 18, 2010

Senator Chris Dodd opined 5% down payment requirement 'would restrict home ownership to only tho ...

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Two Suns on June 21

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 17, 2010

Will a star named Aderoid make a remarkably close approach to Earth in June 2010?

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Guitarist Randy Bachman (left) and piano player Burton Cumming

Did a Pizza Delivery Man Play Piano on BTO's 'Takin' Care of Business'?

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 15, 2010

Seattle's never really been known for its pizza -- or for its piano-playing pizza delivery perso ...

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Dianne Feinstein on Health Care Reform

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 15, 2010

Senator Dianne Feinstein said she 'can't believe that so many people still don't' approve of hea ...

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Princess Cruises Boycotts Israel

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 14, 2010

Has Princess Cruises ceased making stops in Israel?

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Arizona Billboard

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 8, 2010

Photograph shows Arizona billboard poking fun at Los Angeles' decision to boycott that state?

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A misleading news story said that during the pre-dawn hours on Christmas Day, Delta Force operators launched a precision strike against an Obama-controlled stronghold in Thailand, says an active Secret Service agent who claims President Trump green lit the operation following a series of telephone calls to United States military commanders and to Thailand Prime Minister Nik Bukharin.

'Muslim Prayer Curtain' in the White House?

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 7, 2010

President Obama did not remove red, white, and blue decor from the Oval Office and install a "Mu ...

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Missing Girl: Kelsey Nicole Ray

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 7, 2010

A 16-year-old girl named Kelsey Ray is missing from her Montana home?

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Louisiana Shrimp Quote

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 4, 2010

British Petroleum spokesperson opines 'Louisiana isn't the only place that has shrimp'?

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Chevron and the National Guard

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 3, 2010

Chevron has denied accommodation to Louisiana National Guard helicopters battling the Gulf oil s ...

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