Fact Checks

No, Amazon Didn't Fire Workers Who Didn't Clock Out After Getting Buried in Rubble

Written by: Snopes Staff

Dec. 17, 2021

The claim originated on a website known for satirizing current events.

Did Pipes Sticking Out of the Ground in the Woods Lead to a Discovery Underneath?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 16, 2021

We read through 69 pages to find the truth.

Is Kraft 'Paying You' To Skip Cheesecake Due to a Cream Cheese Shortage?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Dec. 16, 2021

A limited-time offer in December 2021 promised to reimburse 18,000 people to replace their homem ...

Did Twitter Prohibit Making an Accurate Claim About COVID-19 Transmission?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Dec. 16, 2021

Vaccinated individuals can, in fact, spread COVID-19 to others — albeit at a far lower rate than ...

'$500 Venmo Balance Needs Confirmation' Emails Are Scams

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 16, 2021

"This message was sent from a trusted sender" is not how trustworthy emails usually begin.

Did a Dog Paint a Portrait of a Dog?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 16, 2021

It took a lot of talent to make this video.

Is 'My First Hookah' a Real Toy?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 16, 2021

My first hoax? No, this content creator is known for making fake funny products.

Did Coca-Cola Announce Change to 'More Relevant' Black Santa Claus?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Dec. 15, 2021

Did the company's CEO James Quincey really say "The time has come for a Santa Claus that's more ...

Did Oprah Winfrey Endorse Whoopi Goldberg's CBD Line?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 15, 2021

We've seen unauthorized, foreign-run schemes like these before.

Did a Sign in Alaska IHOP Blame Biden for Curtailed Hours?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Dec. 15, 2021

"Nobody wants to work anymore," complained a typo-ridden flyer supposedly posted in an IHOP rest ...

RECALL: Coca-Cola Voluntarily Recalls Some Minute Maid Products

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 15, 2021

The products potentially have foreign objects in them, like metal bolts or washers.

Is Daryl Hannah Pregnant at Age 61?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 14, 2021

Hannah is perhaps best known for her roles in "Blade Runner," "Splash," "Wall Street," and the " ...

Do Yellow Caps on Coke Bottles Have a Special Meaning?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 14, 2021

You'll only find these bottles in the springtime. L’chaim!

No, Fauci Did Not Say COVID Vaccines Are 'Making People Worse'

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Dec. 14, 2021

Vaccine opponents stooped to new lows in December 2021, to almost violently misrepresent remarks ...

Has Switzerland Approved 3D-Printed Pods for Assisted Suicide?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 13, 2021

The Sarco capsules will reportedly be ready for use in 2022.

Did Boris Johnson Cover CCTV Cameras With Plastic Bags?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 13, 2021

Social media users attempted to add an extra layer of controversy to this news story.

Did Karl Rove Say 'We're an Empire Now'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Dec. 12, 2021

Many have assumed it was Rove who made the comment during the George W. Bush administration.

Did Biden Read 'End of Message' During Bob Dole Tribute?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Dec. 10, 2021

Right-leaning critics of the president seized upon what appeared to be an unfortunate mistake du ...

Are These 'Human Sleeves' Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 10, 2021

These "human sleeves" were made for marketing purposes, not cloning.

Is This Trump in High-Waisted Pants?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 10, 2021

This isn't the first time an altered image of Trump has been circulated on social media.