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Fact Checks

Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

A rumor said that Waffle House would soon be replacing Casey's Corner at Magic Kingdom park in Disney World.

Is Waffle House Coming to Disney World's Magic Kingdom?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 17, 2023

You might say that, "The Waffle House has found its new host."

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Were Anti-Theft Locks Placed on Egg Cartons During January 2023 Shortage?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 17, 2023

It's unclear to us if there are that many potential egg thieves with steady enough hands to get ...

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Mark Twain quote on patriotism

Did Mark Twain Say, 'In the Beginning of a Change, the Patriot Is a Scarce Man'?

Written by: David Emery

Jan. 21, 2023

We're happy to report that not all of the quotes attributed to Mark Twain on the internet are bogus.

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No, New Pfizer Docs Don't Show That Vaccines Are Unsafe During Pregnancy

Written by: Dan Evon

May 6, 2022

These so-called "Pfizer Docs" have been a source of several false claims.

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Martin Luther King Jr aka MLK once wrote in a letter words that later became a quote about a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.

Is MLK's 'Disobey Unjust Laws' Quote Real?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 16, 2023

The genuine quote often appears in memes on social media.

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Does a Sony Patent Propose Viewers Skip Commercials by Yelling Brand Names at TV?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 16, 2023

"System for converting television commercials into interactive networked video games" doesn't qu ...

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Is the World Economic Forum Hiring Unvaccinated Pilots To Fly Elites To Davos?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 16, 2023

"Unfollow anyone spreading this garbage," says the source of this claim.

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Did Jimmy Carter Say Robert E. Lee Was 'Never Filled With Hatred'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 16, 2023

He was not the first Democrat to praise the Confederate leader.

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No, Actor Goldie Hawn is Not Dead

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 16, 2023

The celebrity death hoax strikes again.

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Helmet, Clothing, Apparel

Do Shein Clothes Contain Unhealthy Lead Levels?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Aug. 18, 2022 (Updated: Aug. 24, 2022)

The Chinese fast-fashion giant has a long history of environmental issues.

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Is this Real Footage From Inside Plane Just Before it Crashed in Nepal?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 16, 2023

The harrowing Facebook Live video appeared to show passengers in moments before the crash.

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Does Prince Harry Say His Father Traumatized Him By Playing 'Got Your Nose'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 16, 2023

Following the release of Prince Harry's memoir "Spare," the "I've got your nose" gag got royal i ...

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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did the FBI Send MLK a Letter Telling Him To Kill Himself?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 25, 2022

The anonymous letter purported to reveal secrets about Martin Luther King Jr.’s sex life.

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At the Iowa State Fair in 2019, former Vice President Joe Biden said, 'We choose truth over facts.'

Did Biden Say 'We Choose Truth Over Facts'?

Written by: David Emery

Jan. 16, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden once called himself a "gaffe machine," and the description is accurate.

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The Times on the odious creep of the nanny state

Did London Times Editorialize Against Being 'Bullied into Health' in 1800s?

Written by: David Emery

Jan. 15, 2023

"We prefer to take our chance with cholera and the rest than be bullied into health," a mid-19th ...

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Did Morgan Freeman say 'Don't take criticism from people you wouldn't go to for advice'?

Did Morgan Freeman Say 'Don't Take Criticism from People You'd Never Go to for Advice'?

Written by: David Emery

Jan. 14, 2023

For some reason, people like putting pithy sayings in Morgan Freeman's mouth. Is it because of h ...

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When Martin Luther King encouraged me to run for Congress I didn't think much of it. But over time I've realized he was right. And now that I've been elected, I refuse to spit on his grave and resign.

No, George Santos Didn't Tweet That MLK Encouraged Him To Run for Congress

Written by: David Emery

Jan. 13, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, 20 years before Rep. George Santos was born.

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Did BBC Air Interview with a COVID-19 Vaccine Skeptic?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 13, 2023

Dr. Aseem Malhotra “hijacked” the interview with his controversial views.

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Did MLK Jr. Say the Purpose of Education Is To Sort Fact From Fiction?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 18, 2021

One of the chief aims of education, according to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is to "save ma ...

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Are Secret Negotiations Underway To Increase the Power of the World Health Organization?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 13, 2023

The International Health Regulations Review Committee held a meeting in mid-January 2023. Among ...

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