Fact Checks

Was an LIV Golf Trophy Designed to Resemble the Twin Towers?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 22, 2022

"The LIV Golf Invitational is a breakaway series made possible by the largesse of Saudi Arabia’s ...

Does Viral Video Show Arkansas Officers Severely Beating a White Man?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 22, 2022

The three now-suspended officers were captured punching the back of Randall Worcester’s head.

Yes, Photo Shows Flamingos in Zoo Bathroom During Hurricane Andrew

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 22, 2022

The 1992 storm marks one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history.

Did Liz Cheney Say the Republican Party Is 'Very Sick'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 22, 2022

We transcribed U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's full answer from her interview on the ABC News Sunday morn ...

Did Alabama GOP Group Post Elephant Photo with KKK Imagery?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 19, 2022

According to the Lawrence County Republican Party, the group accidentally used an altered image ...

No, Trump Didn't Say, 'Can't Trust a Guy Named Weisselberg'

Written by: David Emery

Aug. 19, 2022

Not everyone got the joke when former U.S. Sen. Al Franken attributed a made-up, anti-Semitic re ...

Is Amazon Giving Away Pallets of Lost Packages on Facebook?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 19, 2022

We don't recommend trusting online offers that seem way too good to be true.

Is Walmart Giving Away Dyson Vacuums for $2 on Facebook?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 19, 2022

As the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Is This a Real Deep-Sea Diving Suit from 1925?

Written by: David Emery

Aug. 18, 2022

This luxurious, patented, all-metal diving suit featured the latest in deep-sea technology, incl ...

Yes, Liz Cheney Tweeted 'Bring It,' Then Lost to Trump's Pick

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 17, 2022

We looked for the origins of a screenshot that purported to show Cheney tweeting the words "brin ...

'Pepsi's 119th Birthday' Facebook Giveaway Is a Scam

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 17, 2022

We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susce ...

Scam for Walmart and Ukraine's Independence Hits Facebook

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 17, 2022

We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susce ...

Scam for Target and Walmart Refrigerators and Ovens Hits Facebook

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 16, 2022

We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susce ...

Did Biden Say July 2022 Inflation Was 'Zero Percent'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 15, 2022

It’s a statement that is both technically true and somewhat misleading.

Does This Photo Show a Reusable Grocery List from 1920s?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 15, 2022

We're not convinced this would have been handier than a pencil and paper.

Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Suggest Solar, Wind Power Aren't Enough to Power a Home?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Aug. 15, 2022

This would not be the first incorrect claim she’s made.

Trump Did Not Tell Supporters to Boycott Midterms Because DOJ 'Treating Him So Unfairly'

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 15, 2022

This rumor originated from a Twitter account that describes itself as a publisher of "satire" an ...

Does Viral Photo Show a 'Toxic' Lithium Extraction Field?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 15, 2022

The Chilean Andes hold more than half of the world’s lithium, a metal primarily used in the prod ...

Is Dollar General Going To Be Open 24 Hours a Day?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 15, 2022

According to a viral Facebook post, Dollar General would be making the change to its hours in ad ...

Fake 'Hannity' Clip Doesn't Show DeSantis Defending Mar-a-Lago Raid

Written by: David Emery

Aug. 13, 2022

A doctored video clip appeared at first glance to show the Florida governor arguing with Sean Ha ...