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Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

Online ads claimed that Chick-fil-A was closing down all of its restaurant locations in 2024.

Is Chick-fil-A Closing All Restaurant Locations in 2024, as Announced in 2023?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 13, 2023

Reference.com appeared to report via online ads in late 2023 that Chick-fil-A would be shutting ...

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Did Zelenskyy Urge Western Countries, 'Don't Build Roads, Spend All of Your Money on Weapons'?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 13, 2023

Viral posts claimed Zelenskyy "begged Western leaders to send all their money to Ukraine."

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Online ads claimed that Disney was hiring urgently and nationwide for various remote data entry and customer service positions, including some that would come with free theme park tickets to Disneyland or Disney World.

Is Disney Hiring for Remote, Entry-Level Jobs in Data Entry, Customer Service?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 13, 2023

According to online ads, employees would enjoy "free theme park tickets," too.

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Did Warner Bros. Drop Rob Reiner for 'Spreading Too Much Wokeness'?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 13, 2023

A website reported that Warner Bros. terminated a $50 million contract with the director.

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Can You Donate Your Pacemaker to a Dog After You Die?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 13, 2023

"Doggies make better humans, even posthumously," one X user commented.

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No Evidence This Viral Pic Shows 'Young Bill Gates' Riding Bike in the '70s

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 13, 2023

The Microsoft co-founder-turned-billionaire is often at the center of viral internet claims.

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Is Mark Wahlberg Joining Jason Aldean and Kid Rock on Tour?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 12, 2023

The country duo is supposedly "ecstatic" over the new addition.

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A Facebook post said that Disney and Pixar would be releasing a remake of the 1988 film The Land Before Time in January 2025.

Is a 'Land Before Time' Remake in the Works from Disney and Pixar for a 2025 Release?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 12, 2023

The original, animated classic film "The Land Before Time" was released in U.S. movie theaters i ...

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A white woman wearing red lipstick and blue eyeshadow looks towards the camera. On the side of her head towards the camera, she has her hair pulled into a pigtail with a white bow.

Are These Real Pics of Taylor Swift from 2009 NY Times Mag Photoshoot?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 12, 2023

Old photographs of the singer dressed in doll-like outfits went viral in 2023.

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Online advertisements claimed that America's most famous burger brand is now Chinese owned and that China had bought US icons.

Did a Chinese Company Buy America's 'Most Famous Burger Brand'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 12, 2023

McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King are among the most popular burger chains in terms of U.S. sa ...

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Did Mel Gibson Decline a $35M Role in Rob Reiner's Upcoming Movie?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 12, 2023

"Can't handle his wokeness," Gibson supposedly said.

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Yep, This Is a Real (and Stunning) Image of the Sun

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 12, 2023

"The Sun is NOT ok right now …” read one social media post.

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Is This a Real Pic of Painter Bob Ross in the Military?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 11, 2023

It may be hard to imagine the soft-spoken TV artist as a drill sergeant in Cold War Alaska, but ...

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Did 'Roseanne's Show' Break 'The View's' Daytime Viewership Record?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Dec. 11, 2023

Follow-up question: What show, exactly?

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Online ads appeared to claim that Five Guys would be closing down all restaurant locations or going out of business or going bankrupt in 2024.

Is Five Guys Closing Down All Restaurant Locations in 2024, as Announced in 2023?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 11, 2023

Reference.com appeared to report via advertising in 2023 that the Five Guys burger chain would b ...

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A video appeared to show former Democratic presidential candidate and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton talking about Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Clinton and a supposed hitman named climate change.

Did Hillary Clinton Threaten Epstein Accusers with a 'Hit Man'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 11, 2023

We uncovered the facts behind a doctored video and remarks Clinton made about climate change in ...

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Video of People Chanting '[Expletive] Joe Biden' at Army-Navy Game Is Fake

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 11, 2023

The football game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen took place on Dec. 9, 2023.

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Pic Allegedly Showing Armed Israeli Soldier Confronting Palestinian Family Is 20+ Years Old

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 11, 2023

The viral image has been shared online for at least two decades. Here's what we know and don't k ...

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Is 'Moana' Disney's First Transgender Princess?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 11, 2023

A satirical article claims she transitions "from a girl to a boy" in an upcoming sequel to the 2 ...

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Yes, Alex Jones' X Account Was Reinstated by Elon Musk

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 11, 2023

The founder of conspiracy theory website InfoWars was banned from Twitter (currently known as X) ...

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