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Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

Have Some Fun. Beat Your Wife Tonight.

Is This 'Beat Your Wife Tonight' Ad from the '70s Real?

Written by: David Emery

Nov. 12, 2022

There are so many "politically incorrect" vintage ads out there that it can be hard to tell the ...

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Titsworth et al

Yes, a Football Player Named Parker Titsworth Wears a 69 Jersey

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 11, 2022

And the Ohio Bobcats college football team player makes the most of his unique name.

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Kari Lake did not tweet that she had conceded to Katie Hobbs on Nov. 11, 2022.

Kari Lake Did Not Concede on Twitter, Despite Tweet from 'Verified' Parody Impersonation Account

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 11, 2022

"It is with heavy heart that I must concede to my opponent, Katie Hobbs," the parody tweet read.

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A verified Twitter account pretended to be Eli Lilly and said insulin is now free.

Eli Lilly Did Not Announce Free Insulin, Despite Tweet from 'Verified' Parody Impersonation Account

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 10, 2022

"We are excited to announce insulin is free now," the parody account with a checkmark badge tweeted.

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ballot drop box

Supposed 'Ballot Drops' Did Not Swing 2022 Election Results

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Nov. 10, 2022

A throwback to 2020, these claims attempt to frame legitimately cast mail-in ballots as invalid.

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KFC apologized after sending its mobile app users in Germany a cheesy chicken promotion in memoriam of Kristallnacht.

Yes, KFC Apologized for Sending German Customers a Chicken Promotion Commemorating Kristallnacht

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 10, 2022

Kristallnacht, which took place in November 1938, is widely seen as the beginning of the Holocau ...

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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid did not tweet that he was being traded to the New York Islanders.

Connor McDavid Not Traded to Islanders, Despite Tweet from 'Verified' Parody Impersonation Account

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 9, 2022

The owner of a brand new Twitter account appears to have paid for a checkmark badge to parody tw ...

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A Twitter account that looked like Adam Schefter and said it publishes parody tweeted that Josh McDaniels had been fired.

Raiders' Josh McDaniels Not Fired, Despite Tweet from Parody Account Impersonating ESPN Analyst

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 9, 2022

The owner of a brand new Twitter account appears to have paid for a checkmark badge to parody tw ...

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives on the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA.

LeBron James Is Not Requesting Trade from Lakers, Despite 'Verified' Parody Impersonation Account

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 9, 2022

A brand new Twitter account appeared to pay to receive a checkmark badge and pretended to be LeB ...

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On election night in 2022, Arizona Republican Congressman Andy Biggs said, Nancy Pelosi is losing the gavel but finding the hammer. Too soon?

Yes, Republican Andy Biggs Made 'Hammer' Joke About Nancy Pelosi

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 9, 2022

A video of Biggs making the joke was posted to Twitter on election night.

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Did Trump Say If GOP Candidates Win 2022 Election, He Should Get 'All the Credit'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 9, 2022

Trump was also quoted as saying, "... and if they lose, I should not be blamed at all."

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Did the NYT Tell People to 'Breathe Like a Baby' to Relieve Election Day Stress?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 9, 2022

The list was mocked by some on the internet.

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Did ABC News Reveal the States Democrats Would 'Steal' on Election Day After 'Red Mirage'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 8, 2022

Early ballot counting does not reliably indicate final election results.

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A false tweet said that Sharpie pens were not allowed to be used to mark ballots in Illinois.

Sharpie Pens ARE Allowed on Illinois Ballots, Despite False Rumor

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 8, 2022

The Illinois State Board of Elections responded to the false claim on Twitter.

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No, House Democrats Didn't Vote to Let 'Non-Citizens' Vote in US Elections

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 8, 2022

It's a "straw man" logical fallacy.

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A false rumor claimed that the US could easily count every vote in every state on Election Night until a few years ago.

Is It True That Every Vote Used To Be Counted on Election Night?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 8, 2022

No state releases complete and final results on election night, nor have they ever done so in mo ...

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Elon Musk did not tweet that Jewish users would receive yellow star verified badges, as the rumor came from a satire tweet.

Tweet About Elon Musk Giving Jewish Accounts Star Badges Is Satire

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 7, 2022

This was not a real tweet from Musk. It originated from a Twitter account that claims to publish ...

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Elon Musk called the social media platform Mastodon the word Masterbatedon in a since-deleted tweet.

Musk Deletes Tweet Calling Mastodon Social Platform 'Masterbatedone'

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 7, 2022

Yes, the tweet was real.

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Elon Musk tweeted a picture of homing pigeons from World War II that were deployed by Nazi Germany.

Musk Tweets Photo of Nazi Soldier Carrying Homing Pigeons

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 7, 2022

Here is the history of the tens of thousands of pigeons and falcons that were deployed during Wo ...

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No, Congress Didn't Permanently End Daylight Saving Time in Early 2022

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 7, 2022

Clocks were turned back one hour as usual in November 2022, sparking questions about the obligat ...

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