Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 24, 2023
Zegler stars in Disney's live-action adaptation of its classic animated feature "Snow White."
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 24, 2023
This was neither the first, nor presumably the last, celebrity death hoax we covered in 2023.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 24, 2023 (Updated: Oct. 25, 2023)
The code was purportedly hand-written by the pioneering computer scientist.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 23, 2023
Some social media users claimed the viral image had been shared by an official Israel account.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 23, 2023
"Good luck," several people commented.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 23, 2023
Email messages falsely claiming to be from Harbor Freight Tools pointed users to fake surveys an ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 23, 2023
A video of a puppy apparently shaking with fear in front of a plate of food was liked well over ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 23, 2023
Among suggestions was the use of "vegan grenades," according to the in-question video.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 23, 2023
According to the rumor, the politician shot his wife in the foot while posing with guns for thei ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Oct. 23, 2023
"Essentially, they're responsible for my life for the rest of my life because they didn't ask fo ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 23, 2023
More than 150 felines – and their owners – were said to have been vying for their chance at star ...
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 22, 2023
"What a beautiful example for a data science literacy course," one X user commented about the vi ...
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 21, 2023
The image has circulated online at least since 2008, with endless theories on when and where it ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 20, 2023
"BREAKING: Israeli embassy in Bahrain set on fire," one user on X falsely posted.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 20, 2023
"Great job coach," several people commented.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 20, 2023
The rapper also called Hamas attack against Israel an “abomination.”
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 20, 2023
“First thing I thought of was the Westworld intro,” wrote one social media user.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 19, 2023
An image of a purported Facebook post with Gibson's face and name was virally shared on Facebook ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 19, 2023
"Little did she know that her visit would end with Ramsay himself personally escorting her out o ...
Written by: Alex Kasprak
Oct. 19, 2023
Viral posts mischaracterized a legislative proposal to decriminalize pornography in the country.
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