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Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

Online ads falsely claimed that Sonic Drive-In would be closing all restaurant locations in 2024.

Is Sonic Drive-In Closing All Restaurant Locations, as Announced in 2023?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 29, 2023

Reference.com appeared to announce via online ads that Sonic would be one of several restaurant ...

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Did Donald Trump Once Say, 'The Economy Always Does Better Under Democrats'?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 29, 2023

In the same interview, Trump also said he wasn't going to be a politician.

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Is This a Real Photo of Palestine Before the Founding of Israel?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 29, 2023

A neighborhood rich in history resurfaces.

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A rumor said that the 14th Amendment requires former US President Donald Trump to receive a criminal conviction in order to be removed from the 2024 election ballot.

Trump Doesn't Need a Criminal Conviction for Ballot Removal, According to Research on 14th Amendment

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 29, 2023

The former president was previously charged on four federal felony counts for his efforts to ove ...

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Do Goonies Go Underground Same Day Marty Travels to 1955 in 'Back To The Future'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Dec. 29, 2023

Oct. 26, 1985, is famously associated with "Back to the Future."

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An online ad claimed that Mark Harmon had an affair and that it involved someone like Pauley Perrette on NCIS and said producers hid it from fans for years.

Former 'NCIS' Stars Mark Harmon and Pauley Perrette Wrongly Featured in False 'Affair' Ad

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 28, 2023

Here's what we found out about an online ad that featured both an evidence-free romance claim an ...

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The Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia posted that Duke's Mayonnaise on pepperoni rolls was an abomination in the eyes of the Lord.

WV Episcopal Diocese Declares Mayo on Pepperoni Rolls an 'Abomination in the Eyes of the Lord'

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 28, 2023

"Clergy are permitted to withhold absolution until proper contrition is made — either by burning ...

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Does Video Show Amy Schumer Falling Down Stairs While Attempting TikTok Challenge?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 28, 2023

"Literally the only time that Amy Schumer has ever been funny," responded an X user.

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A misleading online ad claimed that Prince Harry had been humiliated by Meghan Markle's shocking announcement.

'Shocking Meghan Markle Announcement': Online Ad Makes Evidence-Free Claim About Royal Couple

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 28, 2023

The online ad said that Prince Harry had been "humiliated" over Meghan's purportedly "shocking" ...

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Do Pics Show Dua Lipa Escorted by Locals After Being Sexually Harassed in India?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 28, 2023

The photographs were allegedly captured during Dua Lipa's trip to Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

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Did Lauren Boebert Ask Why Africans Immigrated to US 'If They Didn't Want To Be Slaves?'

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Dec. 28, 2023

A close reading of the username behind this question provides important context.

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Former US President Donald Trump truly did share a message where he told users Merry Christmas and said of thugs the words may they rot in hell.

'May They Rot in Hell': Trump Curses Political Enemies in Christmas Day 2023 Post

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 27, 2023

Readers asked Snopes if it was true that the former U.S. president had ended a Christmas message ...

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Is "Speed 3" Starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Production?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 27, 2023

Reeves couldn't be convinced to do a part 2.

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Does Video Show Ribbon Worm, 'Spitting a Living, Tree-Like Proboscis to Hunt Its Prey'?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 27, 2023

Social media users described the critter as disgusting, creepy, and alien-like.

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Did Tom Hanks Say He Would Leave US if Trump Wins 2024 Election?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 27, 2023

An X post sharing this claim was viewed more than 1.5 million times.

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A rumor said that Walt Disney left a note on his desk before his death that said to kill Goofy.

'Kill Goofy': Walt Disney's Death and the Rumor of a Note Left on His Desk

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 27, 2023

Walt Disney is no stranger to the world of rumors.

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This Is a Fake Pic of Tom Hanks in a 'Keep America Trumpless' T-Shirt

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

July 31, 2023

Digitally adding phrases to the T-shirts of famous people in photos is a common misinformation t ...

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Is This Live-Action 'The Lion King 2' Trailer Real?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 26, 2023

Allegedly, "Mufasa" is set to come out in 2024.

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Is This Kathrine Switzer, the 1st Woman to Officially Run the Boston Marathon?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 26, 2023

Photographs capture the key moment an organizer attempted to remove Switzer from the 1967 race.

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Does Video Show 'Biden Voters Burning Down a Christmas Tree' in New York?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 26, 2023

"New York is becoming a third world," one X user commented upon seeing the video in December 2023.

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