Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
July 3, 2023
A conspiracy theory went viral after a video claimed to show a body bag leaving the White House.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 3, 2023
We’ve fact-checked other claims about the 2023 French protests.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
July 3, 2023
Some social media users claimed the video was taken during riots in Marseille in July 2023.
Written by: Dan Evon
July 3, 2018 (Updated: July 7, 2022)
"Silent fireworks" shows are a thing, but they don't employ a newly-invented form of noise-suppr ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 2, 2023
We've previously fact-checked other claims about the Magic Kingdom.
Written by: Aleksandra Wrona
July 1, 2023
"You'll enjoy Camels for the same reason so many doctors enjoy them," a viral image read.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
July 5, 2022
The Fourth of July festivities became the internet’s punchline.
Written by: Alex Kasprak
June 30, 2023
Developments in our understanding of the sun's convection systems evidently go more viral when p ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 30, 2023 (Updated: July 7, 2023)
The quote had been attributed to Angelou by the BBC, The Guardian, and numerous websites that pu ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
June 30, 2023
The video spread as protests over a deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old swept across France.
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 30, 2023
The moment aired live and led to discussion on Twitter, as well as searches for more details fro ...
Written by: Dan Evon
June 27, 2022
Here's the scoop on this rocky toad ice cream.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
June 30, 2023
The actor has played many iconic roles over his storied career.
Written by: Dan Evon
Jan. 10, 2022
According to this viral video, the musician predicted cat videos, phone addictions, and the phra ...
Written by: Alex Kasprak
Dec. 25, 2022
"We shall certainly be 'rung up' at the most awkward moments in our daily lives!" a caption reads.
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 29, 2023
A picture showing a young boy and girl walking past at least four naked men standing next to bic ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
June 29, 2023
"Washington Dems silent on nude Pride cyclists exposing genitalia to crowd including kids, famil ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
June 29, 2023
Anti-vaccine Twitter users highlighted her support for the vaccine and tried to connect it to he ...
Written by: Alex Kasprak
June 29, 2023
"I just came here to let you know that you'll never be our president," a woman in the audience a ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Sept. 2, 2021
To "assume" makes an ass out of "u" and the media.
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