Fact Checks

No, the State of Hawaii is Not Releasing Saltwater Crocodiles

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Nov. 26, 2021

A routine review of content labeled satire.

Did a Boy Find a WWII Tank Buried in Mud?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 26, 2021

This story led us to Estonia and the year 2000.

Did Joe Biden Call Kyle Rittenhouse a 'White Supremacist'?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Nov. 24, 2021

The Illinois man, acquitted of murder in November 2021, alleged the president "defamed my charac ...

Is It 'Reddi-Wip' Or 'Reddi-Whip'?

Written by: Dan Evon

Nov. 24, 2021

A glitch in the matrix, or a common misspelling?

'Ellen' Facebook Giveaway Scam Promises Amazon Gift Cards, PS5s, and iPhones

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 23, 2021

Facebook scammers posted pictures from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" without permission in order to ...

'Diesel Brothers' Facebook Giveaway Scam Targets Users After Rittenhouse Acquittal

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 23, 2021

The real Diesel Brothers, whose likeness was used without permission, had nothing to do with the ...

RECALL: Voluntary Recall Issued for Hand Sanitizer

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Nov. 23, 2021

The company cited concerns over consumers mistaking the packaging for alcohol bottles.

Is Coal-Powered Energy Charging These Electric Cars?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 22, 2021

Another meme bites the dust.

Was Black Police Officer Karl Baker Refused Service at Restaurant?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 22, 2021

According to the story, the police officer who was refused service decided to return to the rest ...

Did This Comic Strip Reference 'China Virus' in 1957?

Written by: Dan Evon

Nov. 22, 2021

In that year, superhero The Phantom encouraged mask use to prevent a mysterious illness.

Is the US Postal Service's 'Operation Santa' Real?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 22, 2021

The U.S. Postal Service may be answering your letters to Santa Claus.

Waukesha SUV Incident: What's True, False About Suspect Darrell Brooks

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Nov. 21, 2021

We looked into online rumors surrounding the Waukesha parade fatalities suspect Darrell Brooks.

Did 'Louie Louie' Drummer Yell 'F*ck' During Recording?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 21, 2021

We investigated a claim about the song's most famous version.

Yes, the English National Orchestra Teamed Up with TikTokers for 'Tiger King' Opera

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 21, 2021

The opera has five acts, but it's also on TikTok, so it's only five minutes long.

Is the 'Penis Snake' a Real Animal?

Written by: Dan Evon

Nov. 20, 2021

Yes, but it's not really a snake.

Was One of These Webs Spun by an LSD-Tripping Spider?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Nov. 20, 2021

Like humans, the cognitive abilities of spiders appear to be impaired by drugs.

Yes, Austria Announced Compulsory Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Nov. 19, 2021

Amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and considerable vaccine hesitancy, the federal government a ...

No, a Photo Doesn't Show Biden's Feet Missing

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 18, 2021

A photograph posted by the White House sparked some rather intense speculation.

Did White Supremacists Shoot at Rep. Cori Bush and Ferguson Protesters?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Nov. 18, 2021

The Missouri Congresswoman's claims about an alleged 2015 incident were met with considerable sk ...

No, This Is Not Kyle Rittenhouse Wearing KKK Garb as a Child

Written by: Dan Evon

Nov. 18, 2021

This isn't the first time that this photo has been used to smear someone.