Fact Checks

Did Panasonic Create a Farting Cat Robot?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 27, 2021

The word "cat" is a bit of a stretch.

Is Emma Watson Retiring from Acting?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Feb. 26, 2021

The actor’s dormant social media accounts led to speculation online.

Did Oreo Tweet 'Eat the Rich'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 26, 2021

The Twitter account for the popular cookie did weigh in on at least one political issue in late ...

Did Mitch McConnell Say He'd Support Trump as GOP Nominee in 2024?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 26, 2021

During an appearance on Fox News, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell seemed to indicate he would support ...

Does This Photo Show Half-Male, Half-Female Cardinal?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 26, 2021

In theory, such a bird would also be able to both lay and fertilize eggs.

Did Dems Ask Biden To Relinquish Control of Nuclear Weapons?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 26, 2021

The president's critics framed a letter by House Democrats as evidence of bipartisan support to ...

Is US Government Requiring Pantyhose Worn Over Masks?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Feb. 26, 2021

During the pandemic, more people are looking for ways to make their cloth masks more effective.

Did Peppa Pig Die in the Show's Final Episode?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 26, 2021

According to Google Trends, a lot of people want to know how Peppa Pig died.

Did Stevie Wonder Say He's Moving to Ghana?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 25, 2021

Reports of the statement went viral in February 2021.

Did NHS Warn Against Gwyneth Paltrow's COVID-19 Advice?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 25, 2021

Paltrow recommended "intuitive fasting" and goop-sponsored products to recover from lingering sy ...

Is 'Pandemicide' a New Word Coined To Describe Trump's COVID-19 Response?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 25, 2021

The earliest use of the term we found was from 2020.

Is This 'Toyger Kitten' Photo Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 25, 2021

All the cuteness of a tiger in the ferocious package of a house cat.

Is Johnny's Facebook Message Visible in Netflix's 'Cobra Kai'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 25, 2021

A lengthy, all-caps Facebook message purportedly drafted by "Cobra Kai" character Johnny Lawrenc ...

Do These Photos Show Staph Infections Caused by Face Masks?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Feb. 25, 2021

"Having a staph infection [from wearing a face mask] is a pretty rare occurrence, and it usually ...

Did Joe Biden Use the N-Word in a Recorded Speech?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 25, 2021

Social media posts claimed he used the racial slur in a speech about international security.

Did a Seattle Woman Find Cocaine in a Crochet Kit?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Feb. 25, 2021

News reports claimed that the woman got more than she bargained for at a Seattle thrift store in ...

Did Ted Cruz Lose His Marriott Points After Cancun Trip?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Feb. 25, 2021

A routine review of content labeled satire.

Is This an Authentic Photo of a Baby Shark With a 'Human Face'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 24, 2021

If true, it wouldn't be the first deformed shark to make waves on the internet.

No, AOC Did Not Say 'Pickup Truck Owners are a Danger to Society'

Written by: Snopes Staff

Feb. 24, 2021

A routine review of content labeled satire.

Did Merrick Garland Call Bill Barr a 'Liar' During Confirmation Hearing?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Feb. 24, 2021

A viral tweet purported to quote a tense exchange between Biden's attorney general nominee and R ...