Fact Checks

No, This Isn't a Real Photo of Balenciaga Stylist Lotta Volkova

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 29, 2022

Many accused Balenciaga of condoning child sexual exploitation after controversial campaigns in ...

Did Oscar Wilde Say This About Forgiving Your Enemies?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 28, 2022

Spurious quotes are a common internet phenomenon.

Did Thomas Jefferson Say 'Two Enemies of the People are Criminals and Government'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Nov. 28, 2022

The alleged quote regards the Constitution's role in protecting individual rights.

Do Cruise Ships Have Morgues?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 28, 2022

Death is part of life, and it's also part of ocean cruises.

No, CNN Didn't Say Musk Could Threaten Free Speech by Letting People Speak Freely

Written by: David Emery

Nov. 28, 2022

The parody headline was even shared — without disclaimer — by Elon Musk himself.

Did Thomas Jefferson Say 'Democracy Is Nothing More Than Mob Rule'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 27, 2022

A made-up quote presented in a pretty-looking meme doesn't make it real.

Was a Cookie Recipe on a Headstone Only Made Public 'Over My Dead Body'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 27, 2022

The recipe withstood the test of time.

Did Kevin Bacon Pay Wedding DJs to Not Play 'Footloose'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 26, 2022

Six degrees of bribery.

Did Johnny Depp Really Say This About Animal Violence?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 26, 2022

The actor has been rumored to be vegan in the past.

Yes, This Plant Truly Resembles a Vagina

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 25, 2022

Museum: "Once above ground, the flower gives off a carrion-like stench to attract insects that h ...

Yes, a Massive Barney Balloon Exploded at the 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 25, 2022

The 1997 parade went down in history for its inflated float mishaps.

Is a Plumber's Busiest Day the Friday After Thanksgiving?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 25, 2022

"It might be a good idea to invite a plumber to the Thanksgiving feast and let him have a drumst ...

Do Male Honey Bees Die From Climaxing During Sex?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 25, 2022

And do their testicles explode?

Is This a Real Pic of Michael Jackson and Biggie Smalls Eating Together?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 25, 2022

Two giant figures in U.S. entertainment.

Did Ice-T Tweet This About Comparing Trump to Satan?

Written by: David Emery

Nov. 24, 2022

A quip attributed to rapper Ice-T in which he compares Trump to Satan has been circulating since ...

'OMG, We Cooked a Pregnant Turkey!'

Written by: David Emery

Nov. 24, 2022

Don't be fooled by pranksters this holiday season.

Did Tampax Post This Tweet About Being 'In' Women?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 22, 2022

“You're in their DMs. We're in them,” the tweet from the tampons company read.

$500 Walmart Store Credit Offer in Facebook Posts Is a Scam

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 22, 2022

Facebook posts about winning a "$500 store credit" or "$500 Walmart credit" are not legitimate o ...

Is Black Friday the Biggest Shopping Day of the Year?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Nov. 27, 2003 (Updated: Nov. 22, 2022)

The day after Thanksgiving in the United States is the unofficial kickoff of the holiday gift sh ...

Post with Bible Verse Labeled by Facebook as 'Sensitive Content'

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 21, 2022

The post, which was given a "violent or graphic content" label, displayed an image with these wo ...