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Fact Checks

Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

Pope Francis Isn't Opening '5 Sacred Portals' on Christmas Eve for Never-Before-Performed Ritual

Written by: Joey Esposito

Dec. 17, 2024

The claim refers to a Roman Catholic tradition known as the Jubilee, or "Holy Year."

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A photo shows an adult holding one arm in front of a child in a chairlift. Slightly below the two people was a sign that identified the photo as being taken at the Snow King Chairlift in Jackson, Wyoming, on June 29, 1965.

Real Photo Shows 1960s Chairlift with No Safety Bar

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Dec. 17, 2024

"This thread will make your palms sweat," a X post claimed.

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Diddy Held Unknown White Object in 'Creepy' Pictures with Kate Moss

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 16, 2024

Eagle-eyed viewers speculated that he was holding a pill in two photographs that were taken in 1999.

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No, Disney Didn't Ban Women From Driving at Tomorrowland Speedway

Written by: Nikki Dobrin

Dec. 16, 2024

The rumor stemmed from a source that describes its output as satirical.

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Warnings About Malicious QR Codes in Brushing Scams Exaggerate Danger

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 16, 2024

The claims involve codes that accompany unsolicited package deliveries.

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Fake Photo Shows Luigi Mangione in 'Sailor Moon' Costume

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 16, 2024

The UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect reportedly loved Japanese culture.

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ABC News Will Pay $15M to Trump in Defamation Settlement

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Dec. 16, 2024

The lawsuit stemmed from an interview in March 2024 where TV host George Stephanopoulos incorrec ...

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Exploring Dani Tribe of Indonesia's Tradition of Grieving Women Amputating Tops of Fingers

Written by: Nikki Dobrin

Dec. 16, 2024

Some men in the tribe also take part in this tradition.

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Real Dracula Didn't Live in This 'Abandoned' Transylvanian Castle

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Dec. 15, 2024

Bran Castle has been a tourist destination for Dracula fans since the 1960s.

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No Evidence Kurt Vonnegut Said Society 'Wouldn't Save Itself Because It Wasn't Cost-Effective'

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Dec. 15, 2024 (Updated: Dec. 17, 2024)

The "Cat’s Cradle" novelist died in 2007.

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A yellow M sign is shown. On top of it, an image of a person blowing a bubble is shown in the left corner while a piece of broccoli is shown in the right corner.

McDonald's Supposedly Once Created Bubble Gum Flavored Broccoli. Here's What We Know

Written by: Joey Esposito

Dec. 15, 2024

"That is the most Willy Wonka thing I have ever heard," said one user replying to a version of t ...

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Rumor Has It Christmas Trees Will Last Longer if Given Hot Water. Experts Aren't Sure

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Dec. 15, 2024

The alleged lifehack for the holidays has been around for years — but experts disagree over whet ...

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No, a 2-Headed Giant Skeleton Wasn't Discovered in Amazon Rainforest

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 14, 2024

The internet trope of giant skeletons being discovered around the world is a common theme in dig ...

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Kids Once Asked Santa for Atomic Bombs as Christmas Presents, Per 1945 Newspaper

Written by: Joey Esposito

Dec. 14, 2024

The article also reported another common request at the time: "Please bring my daddy home from t ...

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Picture of Boy Holding 'Ugly' Drawing of Himself Is Fake

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 13, 2024

Online users, mostly on Facebook, appeared to believe the picture of a boy holding a self-portra ...

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A close up of Donald Trump, a white man with an orange-toned tan, in a suit smiling. A white outline graphic of some groceries in the bottom right hand corner of the image.

Yes, Trump Said It Will Be 'Very Hard' To Bring Down Cost of Groceries

Written by: Rae Deng

Dec. 13, 2024

The comment came from the president-elect’s TIME Magazine Person of the Year interview.

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No Proof 'Drone' Sprayed Substance in New Jersey Video

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Dec. 13, 2024

The video from East Hanover received millions of views on X.

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In this photo illustration, the American multinational managed healthcare and insurance company UnitedHealthcare logo, a white sans serif font on a blue background, seen displayed on a smartphone with a blue Artificial intelligence (AI) chip and symbol in the blurred background.

The Facts Behind Accusations That UnitedHealthcare Uses Error-Prone AI to Deny Claims

Written by: Rae Deng

Dec. 13, 2024

The rumor, which stemmed from a 2023 lawsuit, circulated following the killing of UnitedHealthca ...

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Elon Musk Did Say the Word 'Homeless' Is a Lie

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Dec. 13, 2024

The tech entrepreneur has a history of suspicion towards organizations helping homeless people.

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Two images are shown next to each other. A medical instrument being used on a pregnant woman's belly is on the left, while the right shows the ovia app.

Yes, Ovia's Reproductive Health Apps Require Users to Input Their Country and State

Written by: Rae Deng

Dec. 13, 2024

Social media users warned each other about the app's location requirements.

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