Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 28, 2023
Though similar in size to Earth, the yellow planet spins in the opposite direction.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 27, 2023
A viral post claims there is a secret way to find the Facebook friends who might be lurking on y ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Nov. 27, 2023
Photographs allegedly showed children “overjoyed” to find their cats alive after Israel bombarde ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 27, 2023
Here's the lowdown about the Facebook warnings regarding NameDrop, an iPhone feature that debute ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Nov. 27, 2023
Rumors continue to swirl following Aldean's controversial music video, "Try That In A Small Town."
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov. 27, 2023
Some chairlifts today don’t have safety bars either, according to a 2023 Outside Magazine article.
Written by: Jack Izzo
Nov. 27, 2023
The rumor of the comedian's supposed death spread from unreliable "news" sites to social media.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 27, 2023
Known for his role as Captain Kirk on “Star Trek,” the actor went into space for real in 2021.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 26, 2023
Known as the “boy king,” Tutankhamun died mysteriously at the age of 19.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 26, 2023
A rumor about Carrey being paid around 140 times more than his co-star circulated on Reddit in A ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 25, 2023
The ornamental fish get their namesake hue from a number of factors, including genetics and diet.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 25, 2023
In 2021, the phrase "Let's go Brandon" surfaced as a way for Republicans to express displeasure ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov. 24, 2023
A viral video claimed Thunberg said, "Finger yourself or ask your friends to do it."
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Nov. 24, 2023 (Updated: Nov. 27, 2023)
Pro-Palestinian accounts on social media shared footage of a Fox News clip they claimed showed t ...
Written by: Jack Izzo
Nov. 24, 2023
Removing a very large castle in one night is a bit too magical, even for Disney.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 24, 2023
Websites appeared to report in late 2023 via Facebook and Instagram ads that Wendy's had plans t ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov. 22, 2023
An article making the claim was published the day before news broke that Ortega was not expected ...
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Nov. 22, 2023
"Women can be successful at the same time, stop pitting them against each other," one X user com ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Nov. 22, 2023
The company takes a step back due to "serious safety threats" in reaction to Pride merch line.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Nov. 22, 2023
"Now they are arresting children in name of self defence. Shame," one comment on X read.
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