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Did a Fire Kill Black and Mexican Families But Spare a White Couple?

Written by: Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson

Sept. 25, 2008

A pervasive bit of political "humor" takes a swipe at the perceived lifestyles of various minori ...

Are Thieves Handing Out Key Rings at Gas Stations to Track Victims?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Aug. 31, 2008

Reports that criminals are handing out key rings with transmitters embedded in them in order to ...

Did a Weather Channel Co-Founder Disprove Climate Change?

Written by: Snopes Staff

June 20, 2008

Comments by Weather Channel co-founder John Coleman supposedly refute global warming, but they w ...

Are Asylum Seekers Paid More Than Social Security Recipients?

Written by: Snopes Staff

July 31, 2007

Claims that the federal government provides a much greater monthly allowance to refugees than to ...

Man Uses Taser on Himself

Written by: Snopes Staff

March 17, 2007

Man who uses a Taser stun gun on himself describes the experience?

Did a Grieving Girl's Letter to God Get a Response?

Written by: Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson

March 11, 2007

"Dear God, Will you please take special care of our dog, Abbey?"

Why Do We Clink Wine Glasses?

Written by: Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson

March 8, 2007

Do we toast to protect ourselves from evil spirits or from poison in the spirits?

Unbelievable Turkey Stories to Share at Your Thanksgiving Table

Written by: Snopes Staff

Nov. 22, 2006

We will always be thankful for this compendium of Thanksgiving turkey humor.

Is Arby's Roast Beef 'Liquid Meat'?

Written by: Snopes Staff

July 27, 2005

Rumors claim Arby's roast beef sandwiches are made from paste, gel, powder, or liquid.

Are Rapists Using Lost Children to Lure Victims?

Written by: Snopes Staff

April 18, 2005

Warnings that rapists are employing children pretending to be lost in order to lure victims to t ...

Was 'Amityville Horror' Based on a True Story?

Written by: Snopes Staff

April 15, 2005

"I remember going by that house and how scary it was."

Do These Photographs Show a Bride in a Revealing Beaded Dress?

Written by: Snopes Staff

March 6, 2005

"Are these pictures from a real wedding, and if so what's the story behind the dress?"

Albert Einstein Switches Places with His Chauffeur

Written by: Snopes Staff

April 11, 2004

"Why, this is so simple even my driver could explain it to you."

Letter to Dr. Laura

Written by: Snopes Staff

March 8, 2004

A letter sent to radio personality Dr. Laura Schlessinger highlights fallacies in Biblical anti- ...

Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Feb. 12, 2004

It's a question people appear to have pondered for centuries.

Andy Rooney on Everything

Written by: Snopes Staff

Jan. 21, 2004

A collection of late commentator Andy Rooney's supposedly wry observations on a variety of topics.

Is Black Friday the Biggest Shopping Day of the Year?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Nov. 27, 2003 (Updated: Nov. 22, 2022)

The day after Thanksgiving in the United States is the unofficial kickoff of the holiday gift sh ...

Is Aspartame Responsible for 'An Epidemic of Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus'?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Sept. 15, 2003

Reports of the ingestion of aspartame in patients who later have suffered multiple sclerosis or ...

Was a Teenager Killed by a Plastic Dashboard Jesus?

Written by: Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson

Aug. 16, 2003

"We're just glad our daughter had Jesus in her heart when she died."

Is This Embarrassing Breakup E-Mail Real?

Written by: Snopes Staff

July 15, 2003

"You suck at life."