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Did UK Conservatives Vow to 'Cut All Homeless People in Half'?

Written by: David Mikkelson

July 22, 2019

A laudable goal ... that is, if worded right.

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Did Dominion Voting Systems Delete 2.7M Trump Votes?

Written by: Dan Evon

Nov. 13, 2020

The president of the United States continues to spread debunked claims of voter fraud.

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Did Rep. Paul Gosar Promote Holocaust-Denying Website in Email to Constituents?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 17, 2023 (Updated: April 18, 2023)

Gosar referenced a piece that originated as an article published by Russian state media decrying ...

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Did Judy Blume Say She Supports J.K. Rowling's Ideas on Gender '100%'?

Written by: Damakant Jayshi

April 17, 2023

Blume, an author of young adult fiction, said her statement to a reporter for The Sunday Times w ...

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Did Rupert Murdoch Say He's 'Proud' of the Enemies He's Got?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 17, 2023

The media tycoon also called himself a “catalyst for change.”

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Are These Real Photos of Kids Holding Guns at the 2023 NRA Convention?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 17, 2023 (Updated: April 19, 2023)

Social media posts also claimed that gun violence is now the leading cause of death of children ...

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Did a Man Sue Himself After Being Hit by His Boomerang?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 8, 2015

Larry Rutman supposedly won $300,000 in a judgment against himself after he was hit in the head ...

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Is Parmesan Cheese Made Using the Stomach Linings of Calves?

Written by: Damakant Jayshi

April 15, 2023

Some Parmesan cheeses (and other varieties) contain rennet, an enzyme traditionally taken from i ...

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Did World Economic Forum Order Governments to Begin Rationing Water?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 14, 2023

A melange of conspiracy theories about global elites was Frankensteined into an April 2023 artic ...

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Are Guns Not Allowed at NRA 2023 Conference in Indianapolis?

Written by: Damakant Jayshi

April 14, 2023

A recurring, misleading claim about guns being banned at NRA annual meetings surfaced again in A ...

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A scam text message from Netflix that claims the user needs to click on a link to resolve billing issues has a Scam rating over it.

Netflix Scam Claims 'Billing Issues,' Offers Account 'Recovery'

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 14, 2023

"Your account is on hold" messages have been sent to users who don't even have Netflix accounts.

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No, Anti-Trans Writer Graham Linehan Isn't Dead

Written by: Damakant Jayshi

April 14, 2023

In mid-April 2023, rumors of the death of television writer and anti-trans activist Graham Lineh ...

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Is This a Real Photo of the Dalai Lama Being Arrested?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 14, 2023

The spiritual leader of Tibet was caught up in controversy in April 2023.

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1963 cellphone article You'll Be Able To Carry Phone In Pocket in Future

Did 1963 Newspaper Anticipate Phones That Fit in a Pocket?

Written by: Dan Evon

May 18, 2021

The concept of a cellphone existed long before you held one in your hand.

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Did Rupert Murdoch Say Fox News Only Cares About Ratings, Not Facts?

Written by: Dan Evon

April 27, 2021

If they were real, these quotes would be front page news — not meme fodder.

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Did Biden Fail To Recognize UK Prime Minister Sunak in Belfast?

Written by: Damakant Jayshi

April 13, 2023

On April 11, 2023, the U.S. president visited Belfast, Northern Ireland, where British Prime Min ...

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Is LeBron James the 'World Leader' Who Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 13, 2023

Many versions of this meme have spread online.

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Is This a Photo of Sand After Being Struck By Lightning?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 21, 2022

It is a truly strange-looking formation.

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Yes, NPR's Website Says Federal Funding Is 'Essential' to Public Radio

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 13, 2023 (Updated: April 21, 2023)

The question surfaced after Twitter labeled the nonprofit news organization "state-affiliated me ...

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Did Biden Confuse 'All Blacks' Rugby Team with 'Black and Tans' Paramilitary Force?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 13, 2023

The U.S. president lauded rugby player Rob Kearney during his three-day trip to Ireland in April ...

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