Fact Checks

Is This a Real Video of Kim Jong Un Watching a Volleyball Game?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 24, 2024

Kim's daughter, estimated to be 10 years old, made a rare appearance beside him.

Did Tom Hanks Wear 'Nope Not Again' Anti-Trump T-Shirt?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 24, 2024

The actor’s image has frequently been subject to manipulation and misrepresentation.

Biden the 1st Presidential Candidate to Win a Primary with Write-In Votes?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 24, 2024

Biden left his name off of New Hampshire's 2024 ballot so South Carolina voters could be the fir ...

Is Trump the 1st Presidential Candidate in History To Win New Hampshire's Primary 3 Times?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 24, 2024

Fans of the former president claimed his win on Tuesday put him in the history books, considerin ...

Real or Fake: Is This an Authentic Photo of Trump?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 24, 2024

The picture showed him covered with what appears to be sweat and heavy orange makeup or self-tan ...

No, 'Baal Enci Aga' Doesn't Mean 'Baal Is King' in Latin

Written by: Bethania Palma

Dec. 7, 2022

Another strange conspiracy theory targeted the controversial fashion house Balenciaga in late 2022.

Did Nikki Haley Say Hillary Clinton Inspired Her To Get into Politics?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 24, 2024

"I couldn't get past so many of her problems and policies that I thought were bad for the countr ...

Does This Video Show a 1,200-Meter-Long Grass Slide in China?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Jan. 24, 2024

"The focal lengths of the fore and background feel very wrong," one Reddit user commented.

Snoop Dogg Supported Jason Aldean by Ending His Contract With CMT?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 23, 2024

The rapper and country music singer have been criticized on different occasions for their songs.

Did Churchill Say 'Success Is Not Final, Failure Is Not Fatal'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 22, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attributed the quote to Winston Churchill, who in fact never uttered t ...

Did Putin Declare the 1867 Sale of Alaska to the US 'Illegal' in January 2024?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Jan. 22, 2024

"Well, the Russian pacific fleet didn’t get the invite to Ukraine and they’re getting pretty bor ...

No, Denzel Washington Was Not Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 22, 2024

Rumors alleged the actor was diagnosed with terminal cancer in December 2019.

Buffalo Bills Fans Detained for 'Hijacking' Taylor Swift's Sound System During Eras Tour?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 22, 2024

A popular TikTok video showed a shocked Taylor Swift standing and reacting while the Bills' stad ...

Eating Too Much Sour Candy Can Cause the Tongue to Peel?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 21, 2024

Like skin, the tongue is made up of several layers.

Did MLK Say 'Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness; Only Light Can Do That'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 21, 2024

The late Rev. King is frequently misquoted on the internet, and, as always, we're here to clear ...

Does This Video Show a Real Ice Sculpture Made During the Polar Vortex?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 20, 2024

There are some very cool things you can do with water when it's cold outside.

Did Trump Say Nikki Haley Was 'in Charge of Security' on Jan. 6?

Written by: David Emery

Jan. 20, 2024

In a January 2024 campaign speech, Trump appeared to blame rival GOP candidate Nikki Haley for t ...

Center Holes in Spaghetti Spoons Meant for Measuring Serving Sizes?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 20, 2024

Just as spoon design varies, so do serving sizes for spaghetti noodles.

Does Photo Show Bill Belichick Ordering at Chick-fil-A in Atlanta?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 19, 2024

A user on X (formerly Twitter) claimed to have photographed the former New England Patriots coac ...

Is This Real Video of Plane on Fire After Take-Off from Miami Airport?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 19, 2024

The video, originally posted as an Instagram story, quickly spread around the internet.