Fact Checks

Google Earth Satellite Image Does Not Show Airplane Crash in Ocean

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 17, 2022

While we did find that Google Earth hosted the image of the airplane and ocean, the truth of the ...

Was Hitler Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Oct. 14, 2022

The Nazi leader’s nomination in 1939 was not meant to be taken seriously.

Photo Doesn't Show Electric Cars in France, Nor Were They Abandoned Due to Battery Replacement Costs

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 13, 2022

There's no shortage of misleading online memes about electric vehicles.

Did a Youth Pastor Make an 'I Heart Hot Youth Pastors' Sticker?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 13, 2022

"My best friend lives in South Carolina and sent me this screenshot from her local mom group and ...

Did US Gas Prices Drop Below $2 Under Trump?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 12, 2022

"They want you to forget gas was under $2 when Trump was in office," one Twitter user posted.

Did Darwin Say It Is 'Not the Strongest of Species That Survives' but the 'Most Adaptable'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Oct. 12, 2022

The English naturalist has often been the subject of misattributions.

Biden Did Not Wear His Pants Backwards in Puerto Rico

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 12, 2022

TikTok users pushed a rumor about U.S. President Joe Biden supposedly putting his pants on backw ...

Is Macaulay Quote About 'Dominating' India with English Culture Real?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 11, 2022

A reader emailed us and said they spotted the quote meme on WhatsApp.

Universal Studios Orlando Is Not Closing Permanently

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 10, 2022

Readers may have noticed a headline in their Google Discover feeds that said, "Universal Studios ...

Avoid 'Chick-fil-A Fans' Facebook Pages That Push Prize Scams

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 10, 2022

This old Facebook scam just won't die.

The Creepy Internet Tale of Hachishakusama, the 8-Foot-Tall Woman

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 7, 2022

The story is reminiscent of Japanese urban legends and is said to have originated on the 2chan m ...

Is This a Real Photo of an Autumnal Lake in Vermont?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 7, 2022

A beautiful image of a lake in Vermont has serious autumn vibes.

Does the White House Have Solar Panels on Its Roof?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Oct. 7, 2022

Jimmy Carter was the first president to have solar panels installed on the roof of the White Hou ...

Is a Christian Group Advertising 'JesusWeen' as Substitute for Halloween?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 6, 2022

"JesusWeen" may have fizzled out in real life, but the concept is resurrected every Halloween as ...

Yes, Biden Said 'No One F*cks with a Biden' on 'Hot Mic'

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 6, 2022

The moment was captured on video while the president and the first lady, Jill, were visiting the ...

Are There No Women Signing Up for Conservative Dating App?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 5, 2022

Love transcends all ... except politics, apparently.

Is This an Actual Pic of London Milkman Delivering Milk After WWII Bombing?

Written by: David Emery

Oct. 4, 2022

"Keep calm and carry on" was the motto of the day.

Was Toyota City in Japan Named After the Car Manufacturer?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Oct. 4, 2022

The company has had an outsized influence on this part of Japan.

Yes, Kate Moss Said This About Being Skinny

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 4, 2022

Don't try this at home.

No Evidence for 'Italian Ghost Train' Story

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 3, 2022

Who needs a good ghost story to be true, anyway?