Fact Checks

Amy Roloff Is Not Dead, Despite 'Sad News' Death Hoax on Facebook and YouTube

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 21, 2022

An obscure Facebook page falsely claimed in a video that one of the stars of the reality TV show ...

Did Elon Musk Say He Might Vote for DeSantis over Trump in 2024?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 21, 2022

Musk tweeted about DeSantis and Trump several times in 2022.

Did Bruce Lee Die from Drinking Too Much Water?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 21, 2022

It sounds far-fetched, but a condition called hyponatremia can result from having too much water ...

Are President Biden's 'Cheat Sheets' Unusual?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Nov. 20, 2022

Presidents use notes, and international events are planned down to every tiny detail. Are these ...

Yes, Musk Decided to Let Donald Trump Back on Twitter

Written by: Snopes Staff

Nov. 20, 2022

The decision came days after the former U.S. president announced he'd run again for president.

Did David Bowie Say This in 1999 About the Internet?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 20, 2022

The famed singer made some prescient remarks about the internet before it became as ubiquitous a ...

No, This Video Doesn't Show an 'Invisibility Cloak' in Action

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 19, 2022

In this case, a not-so-new technology — the green screen — fooled some people into thinking scie ...

Was a Harrison Ford Cameo Cut from 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 19, 2022

The actor was already a movie star by then, after playing Indiana Jones.

Did Budweiser Tweet and Delete This About the World Cup Games in Qatar?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 18, 2022

The last minute turnaround on alcohol policy caught tournament organizers (and a major sponsor) ...

Did Disney File a Patent for Roller Coaster that Jumps Tracks?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 17, 2022

While this might appear to be "obvious" satire, some Instagram commenters apparently believed th ...

Bruce Willis Is Not Dead, Despite 'Very Sad News' Facebook Death Hoax

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 17, 2022

The same site that pushed the Willis death hoax was doing the same for actor Dwayne "The Rock" J ...

Do Casinos Shun Clocks on the Wall So You'll Keep Gambling?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 16, 2022

If you've been to Vegas and struggled to find a clock, some say there's a reason for that.

Is This a Historical Illustration of a Real Meteor Shower?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 15, 2022

The image appeared in a Facebook post that was shared hundreds of thousands of times.

Turkey Neck

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

Nov. 17, 2000 (Updated: Nov. 15, 2022)

Did you hear that one about the kids who left a turkey neck sticking out of Dad's pants?

Yes, UVA Told Students to 'RUN HIDE FIGHT' During Active Shooter Situation

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 14, 2022

A chilling tweet from University of Virginia Emergency Management reflected training in an activ ...

Is This a Real Video of a Soldier Greeting Grandmother After Russians Left Kherson?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 14, 2022

Ukrainian forces took back Kherson from Russia in November 2022.

Did President Bush Pose with a Plastic Turkey?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 4, 2013 (Updated: Nov. 14, 2022)

A photo taken while Bush visited U.S. troops in Iraq on Thanksgiving in 2003 was mistaken for a ...

No, Obama Didn't Float Plan To Change Thanksgiving Day to 'Celebrate Immigrants Day'

Written by: David Mikkelson

March 6, 2015 (Updated: Nov. 14, 2022)

Contrary to rumor, then-President Obama did not advocate issuing an executive order to rename th ...

Does a Tree With Darker Leaves Than Neighboring Ones Mean a Body Is Buried Nearby?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 13, 2022

There's no evidence to support this claim, but it's not as baseless as you might think.

Is This Popcorn Turkey Stuffing Recipe Real?

Written by: David Emery

Nov. 13, 2022

We've seen bad Thanksgiving turkey recipes in our time, but this one really, really blows.