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Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

Did Elon Musk Ban Disney From Advertising on X?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 22, 2023

No, Musk is not implementing a "no wokeness allowed" policy for advertisers.

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Is This a Real Photo of Jimmy Carter Sledding at Camp David?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 21, 2023

Presidents are allowed to have fun, too.

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A false rumor said that Sheryl Underwood was leaving The Talk after making CBS furious for her creation of keto gummies for weight loss.

Is Sheryl Underwood Leaving 'The Talk' After Making CBS 'Furious' for Endorsing Weight Loss Gummies?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 21, 2023

An online article purportedly published by People magazine said Underwood had "shocked everyone ...

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Did Travis Kelce Respond to Taylor Swift Engagement Rumors, as Videos Claim?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 21, 2023

The clips surfaced after Kelce followed Swift to Argentina for her concert on Nov. 11.

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A photograph of U.S. President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, former president Jimmy Carter, and former first lady Rosalynn Carter is genuine.

Why Do the Bidens Look Giant in Photo With Carters?

Written by: Dan Evon

May 4, 2021 (Updated: May 11, 2021)

This photograph spurred jokes about dollhouses and ventriloquists.

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Was a California Fertility Doctor Arrested for 'Snorting Embryos'?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 21, 2023

The article's outlandish headline might have garnered clicks, but it also should have set off so ...

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Did Jimmy Carter Say Christianity Was Hijacked by People Who Would 'Give Jesus Himself the Boot'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Nov. 20, 2023

The quote often appears alongside memes that include Jimmy Carter's face, but did he really say ...

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Are Pics of Timothée Chalamet, Lana Del Rey Imitating 'Monkey Boy' Meme Real?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Nov. 20, 2023

The images were indeed inspired by an internet meme, but were they real?

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A white woman wearing a blue swim cap smiles in a pool.

No, the 'Olympic Committee' Didn't Ban Former NCAA Swimmer Lia Thomas for Life

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Nov. 20, 2023

Several people indicated on a Facebook post that they hoped it was true.

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Is 'Public Homosexuality' Banned in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Nov. 20, 2023

For a time, the city ordinance explicitly included homosexual activity, of any kind, as a violat ...

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Are Pics of Bin Laden Posing with Obama, Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton Real?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Nov. 19, 2023

Some social media users claimed the viral images proved that U.S. politicians met with Osama Bin ...

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Were 19th-Century 'Rectal Dilators' Sold as Headache Cures?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Nov. 18, 2023

Anal plugs were also said to have been marketed as treatments for insanity, chronic constipation ...

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Idris Elba Exposed Tyler Perry for Portraying 'Harmful Stereotypes' of Black Men, as Videos Claim?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Nov. 17, 2023

The clips surfaced after Perry appeared on Kelly Ripa's podcast to discuss a new documentary and ...

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Crown Royal's Purple Bag Project to pack a bag for US troops is a real and legitimate offer and is not a scam.

Legit: Crown Royal's 'Purple Bag Project' for US Troops Is Not a Scam

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 17, 2023

Readers asked us about this offer via email in November 2023. We found that it was legitimately ...

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Did George Santos Claim He Never Heard of OnlyFans, Months After Allegedly Making Purchases There?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 17, 2023

The U.S. House Committee on Ethics looked into the New York representative's 2022 campaign spending.

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Lia Thomas Was Rejected From US 2024 Olympic Swim Team While Riley Gaines Got a Spot?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 17, 2023

Snopes has previously fact-checked articles about Thomas and Gaines.

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Denver Airport Installed Talking Gargoyle Robot That Said, 'Welcome to the Illuminati Headquarters'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Nov. 17, 2023

“I mean, Denver International Airport,” the supposed gargoyle corrected itself as saying.

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Does Video Show Gaza Parliament Building Being Demolished by IDF Soldiers?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Nov. 16, 2023 (Updated: Feb. 15, 2024)

The Palestinian Legislative Council Building in Gaza had reportedly been captured by Israeli tro ...

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Did Carrie Underwood Cancel Shows with Garth Brooks?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 16, 2023

She allegedly did not enjoy being “booed” by the audience.

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Is Disney World Eliminating All Lines from Its Rides?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 16, 2023

As long as more people than an attraction can handle want to ride it, there has to be some type ...

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