Fact Checks

Did Makeup Artist James Charles Shave His Head?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 13, 2021

The YouTube star's bare scalp sparked a lot of social media chatter.

No, Gov. DeSantis Didn't Tell Biden 'Go F--- Yourself'

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 13, 2021

The governor of Florida did express unhappiness over potential COVID-19 travel restrictions, but ...

Did a Chicago Man Use Frozen Jeans To Call Dibs on Parking Spots?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 13, 2021

Frozen pants may be hilarious, but dibs is no joke.

Was Madam C.J. Walker the First Woman To Become a Millionaire?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 13, 2021

There's little doubt about C.J. Walker's accomplishments.

Is Walgreens 'Closing Forever in 2021'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 13, 2021

An internet ad lured readers with a misleading headline.

Did Biden Pardon 2,617 BLM Protesters?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Feb. 13, 2021

A routine review of content labeled satire.

Does Putting a Ziplock Bag Over a Car Mirror Have a Legitimate Purpose?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 12, 2021

Online advertisements promised what appeared to be a handy trick for drivers involving plastic Z ...

Does Trump Control US Military for 60 Days After Leaving Office?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 12, 2021

The claim stemmed from 2019 legislation introduced by a Republican lawmaker.

Did a Domino's Pizza in Ethiopia Sustain Attacks from Pirates?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Feb. 12, 2021

A routine review of content labeled satire.

Did Ted Cruz Say Trump 'Has a Consistent Pattern of Inciting Violence'?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 12, 2021

A video from the 2016 presidential campaign was recirculated during former U.S. President Donald ...

Does Lyft Provide Free Rides to Job Interviews?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Feb. 12, 2021

In early 2021, social media users enthusiastically shared a post about the ride-hailing company ...

Was 'Slenderman' Spotted in 'How To Train Your Dragon'?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 12, 2021

Slenderman popped up in some odd places in 2021.

Was 'Slenderman' Spotted in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast'?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 12, 2021

Beauty and the Beast ... and the supernatural creepypasta character?

Did Dave Ramsey Say He Doesn't Believe in Stimulus Checks Because if You Need Them 'You Were Pretty Much Screwed Already'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 12, 2021

The radio host made a comment on Fox News that was received unfavorably by many.

Can Teachers Hear 'Muted' Students on Zoom?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 11, 2021

Viral TikToks alleged that educators can secretly listen in on students whose microphones are su ...

Did MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Blame Capitol Attack on 'Antifa Temptresses'?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Feb. 11, 2021

A routine review of content labeled satire.

Did Ted Cruz Botch a Shakespeare Quote?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 11, 2021

As the world's first and only fact-checking organization named after Faulkner characters, we wer ...

Did Biden Revoke $250M That Trump Pledged to Historically Black Colleges?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 11, 2021

A copypasta meme circulating on social media got several facts wrong.

Yes, You Can Pay a Cat To Poop on an Ex's Name This Valentine's Day

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 11, 2021

It’s a “smear campaign" like no other.

Would a California Bill Ban Removing a Condom Without Consent?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Feb. 11, 2021

State Assembly Member Cristina Garcia has proposed legislation to combat "stealthing," and leave ...