Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Caroline Wazer
June 15, 2024
Social media posts claimed to share an image of a face mite that lays eggs in human pores.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
June 15, 2024
Prayers up for the publishing company?
Written by: Caroline Wazer
June 15, 2024
Social media posts and quote websites have attributed the quote to the "Alice's Adventures in Wo ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 14, 2024
The quote purportedly from the Founding Father reads, "The beauty of the Second Amendment is tha ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 14, 2024
One Facebook user wrote of the rumor, "The committee should select the best to represent our loy ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 14, 2024
The conservative organization Media Research Center (MRC) published an image on Facebook claimin ...
Written by: Nikki Dobrin
June 14, 2024
According to reports, "The View" allegedly hit a new season low among total viewers during the w ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
June 14, 2024
The video was taken during the former president's visit to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca ...
Written by: Nick Hardinges
June 14, 2024
The former U.S. soccer player retired from the sport in October 2023.
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 14, 2024
The thought of stimulus checks might remind some readers of the COVID-19 economic impact payment ...
Written by: Nick Hardinges
June 14, 2024
Some social media users compared the idea to the dystopian TV series Black Mirror.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
June 14, 2024
This is not the first time the Olympics have been accused of puritanical attitudes.
Written by: Nick Hardinges
June 14, 2024
The alleged calamity supposedly occurred in Iowa.
Written by: Sean Eifert
June 14, 2024
"How appetizing," said one commenter.
Written by: Nikki Dobrin
June 14, 2024
The two Academy Award-winners went viral on social media in spring 2024.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
June 13, 2024
Viral copypasta claimed the lullaby was inspired by the tribe's practice of cradling their babie ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 13, 2024
An online article claimed, "Joel Osteen made headlines today as he revealed the devastating trut ...
Written by: Nick Hardinges
June 13, 2024 (Updated: June 14, 2024)
A disclaimer on the genealogy website explains that anyone can upload information to the database.
Written by: Nick Hardinges
June 13, 2024
The outspoken TV chef purportedly said he did not want to promote bugs being used in the company ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
June 13, 2024
"Can't wait! It's my absolute favorite show!" One user wrote.
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