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Taija PerryCook

Taija PerryCook is a Seattle-based journalist. Her work began in the political sphere as a legislative correspondent for Cascade PBS and took her overseas as a reporter for the Jordan Times in Amman, Jordan, before she landed at Snopes as a fact-checker. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Washington with minors in human rights and law, societies, and justice. Passions include film photography, competitive archery, and filling her apartment with unread books. 

Is Disney Building a New Roller Coaster Designed To Kill You?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 16, 2023

Supposedly meant for terminally ill patients, "the fatal journey is made pleasing, elegant and m ...

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Tim Allen to Join Rosanne Barr on New Fox TV Show?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 14, 2023

Fans supposedly were awaiting Allen and Barr's "comedic chemistry," similarity in politics and d ...

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Did Michael Jordan Say He'd Like To 'Slap Some Sense' into Colin Kaepernick?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 13, 2023

If true, the claim would contradict Jordan's previous support for anthem kneeling.

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Did Taylor Swift Say She's 'In Love' With Travis Kelce, as Videos Claim?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 9, 2023

The clips surfaced amid growing speculation over the pair's dynamic.

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Did Fox News Sign $1B Contract with Roseanne Barr for Show To Rival 'The View'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 6, 2023

The decision supposedly was emblematic of Fox's "commitment to diversifying their content and ex ...

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The Surprisingly Bloody History of the Barber Pole

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 4, 2023

It's more blood-soaked than you might think.

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Did Colin Kaepernick 'Beg' to Rejoin Team and Vow to Never Kneel Again?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 1, 2023

Apparently it doesn't matter which team, just as long as one takes him back.

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Did Olympic Committee Ban Lia Thomas from 2024 Games?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 31, 2023

"It's been a goal of mine to swim in Olympic trials for a very long time," she said.

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No, Marie Osmond Is Not Dead

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 30, 2023

Turns out, a YouTube video's harrowing account of Osmond's supposed death by allergic reaction t ...

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Were 10 NFL Players Disqualified in a Single Week for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 30, 2023

Questions were raised about the extent of referees' authority over political matters.

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Does the Starbucks Employees' Union Support Hamas?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 27, 2023

Tensions between Starbucks and the union intensified as calls for boycotts of the company increased.

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Did Elon Musk Say 'It's Time To Put Bill Gates in Prison'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 27, 2023

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Was Albert Einstein Once Asked To Be President of Israel?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 27, 2023

Einstein said he was "at once saddened and ashamed" to decline the presidency.

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Did Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Threaten to Fire National Anthem Kneelers?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 26, 2023

"Kneel on my field and you're fired on the spot," an article claimed he said.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Coach Tomlin Benches 2 Anthem Kneelers 'On the Spot'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 25, 2023

"Not a Steelers fan, but I do support this move," wrote one commenter.

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TikToker Sued Parents for Being Born — and Won?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 23, 2023

"Essentially, they're responsible for my life for the rest of my life because they didn't ask fo ...

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Did NFL Referees Eject 4 Players for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 19, 2023

The players were removed for “unsportsmanlike conduct,” an article claimed.

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Did Fugitive Black Slaves Use Secret Codes in Quilts on the Underground Railroad?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 19, 2023

Whitewashed romanticization of escape or unacknowledged oral history?

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Did Megan Rapinoe Suffer $10M Loss After Leaving US Soccer Team?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 18, 2023

"Who’s to say she won’t rise again, stronger and more determined than ever before," a SpaceXMedi ...

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Flowers blooming in Antarctica?

Are Flowers Blooming in Antarctica Because of Global Warming?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 16, 2023

A striking image posted on X went viral, sparking a broader conversation about global warming.

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