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Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

True Story: Musk Once Turned His Home Into a Nightclub to Pay Rent

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Jan. 13, 2025

During his time at the university, Musk allegedly showcased his entrepreneurial spirit by transf ...

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Yes, Dolly Parton Declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom 3 Times. Here's Why

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 12, 2025

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Homebuyers Didn't Have To Worry About Credit Scores Until 1989? Not Quite

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Jan. 12, 2025

1989 was a milestone year in the credit world, but statistical credit scoring has been around si ...

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TikTok Tracks 'Keystroke Patterns' While Using In-App Browser. Here's What That Means

Written by: Joey Esposito

Jan. 12, 2025

According to its privacy policy, TikTok tracks the "keystroke patterns or rhythms" of its users.

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Did Ben Franklin Pen Famous 'Tell Me and I Forget' Quote?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 11, 2025

A number of well-known quotes are attributed to the Founding Father.

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A black air fryer is photographed sitting on what looks like a white counter.

Is Your Air Fryer Spying on You? Experts Say Some Brands Could Be Listening In

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 11, 2025

The U.K.-based consumer group Which? tested three Chinese air fryers and found they all asked fo ...

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Video Shows Black People Helping — Not Looting — During LA Wildfires

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 10, 2025

Online users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a hom ...

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Real 19th Century Cure for Headaches? Doctors Wouldn't Approve

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Jan. 10, 2025

Social media posts claimed the unpleasant-looking procedure was called "vibration therapy."

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Does Photo Show Woman in Iran Cutting Birthday Cake While Wearing Short Dress?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 9, 2025

Snopes investigated a years-old picture that challenged some online users' perceptions of the Mi ...

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Yes, Some LA Fire Hydrants Ran Out of Water. That's Not the Whole Story, Though

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 9, 2025

Los Angeles officials said a "tremendous" demand — four times normal levels — during the Palisad ...

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A person wearing a yellow top pours water over the top of a trash can.

LA Firefighters Using Women's Purses to Battle Blazes? Not Exactly

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 10, 2025

Social media users were outraged at claims that firefighters were seen in news footage carrying ...

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'60 Minutes' Didn't Advise Facebook Users to Post This Notice About Personal Data

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 9, 2025

A new version of an old and completely untrue rumor circulated among Facebook users in early 2025.

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Beware of Fake Visuals Showing LA Wildfires Engulfing Hollywood Sign

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 9, 2025

A short video and dramatic picture both claimed to show flames engulfing the historic sign as wi ...

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Jimmy Carter Once Said This Quote About Strong and Weak Nations?

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Jan. 9, 2025

Carter once allegedly said that weak nations, like weak people, "must behave with bluster and bo ...

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Virginia Nurse Charged With Breaking Bones of Infants in NICU, But Attacks Not Racially Motivated

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 8, 2025

Viral posts on X suggested all of the babies harmed were Black.

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No Credible Reports Trump's Got a Deal To Buy Greenland

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 8, 2025

The U.S. president-elect had recently expressed renewed interest in the Arctic island after he f ...

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Meta Axed Policy That Prohibits Comparing Women to 'Household Objects.' Here's What Else Changed

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 8, 2025

The tech giant implemented major updates to its hateful-conduct policies on Jan. 7, 2025 — the s ...

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Yes, Trump Said He Wants to Rename the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America'

Written by: Joey Esposito

Jan. 7, 2025

The U.S. president-elect said the proposed new name has "a beautiful ring."

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Fake Video Shared of Nancy Pelosi Falling While Using Walker on House Floor

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 7, 2025

The Associated Press reported the former U.S. House speaker had hip-replacement surgery after fa ...

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Musk Claimed C-Sections Allow Babies to Have Larger Brains?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 7, 2025

Although the post is real, the science behind the claim is debated.

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