Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Dan Evon
Nov. 23, 2020
The harpy eagle is a beautiful (but not so colorful) bird.
Written by: Dan Evon
Nov. 23, 2020
The Trump campaign has been raising money to fight the results of the 2020 election.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Nov. 23, 2020
An indictment against Russian hackers was altered to support the false claim that the financier ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 23, 2020
Across two centuries, photographs of former actress and model Evelyn Nesbit have been used by th ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Nov. 22, 2020
The U.S. senator from Texas was spectacularly wrong in his "guarantee" about what would happen i ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Nov. 22, 2020
Clickbaiters have turned a fairly tame, if heartwarming, incident involving a traffic stop for a ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 22, 2020
With a price tag this high, Bancroft Park flushed away its competition.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 21, 2020
Bubblers beware: This tree sap can contain toxins harmful to the skin.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 20, 2020
A viral tweet with a video read: "They’re telling us to social distance & wear mask! But as you ...
Written by: Bethania Palma
Nov. 20, 2020
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany's comment was contradicted by several statements th ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 20, 2020
You may have seen the ad that promised: "Old Camera Found In The Deep Ocean Reveals Horrifying T ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Nov. 20, 2020
Some states automatically send mail-in ballots to all registered voters ... because they registe ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 20, 2020
Keep your mask on. Preprint studies should always be taken with caution.
Written by: Dan Evon
Nov. 20, 2020
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is, believe it or not, in Michigan.
Written by: Dan Evon
Nov. 20, 2020
The Mickey Mouse costume has gone through quite a few changes over the years.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Nov. 20, 2020
Falsely tying celebrities to CBD oil sales isn't a new internet scam.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Nov. 20, 2020
Many states have different rules when it comes to submitting and processing ballots.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 20, 2020
There's a reason why "no one realizes how dangerous this popular vacation spot in California act ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 20, 2020
Stranger things have happened in the Sunshine State.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Nov. 20, 2020
Even as Joe Biden had secured the majority of electoral votes in the 2020 U.S. presidential elec ...
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