Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Jan. 1, 2020
The expanded version: "If someone perceives something to be true, it is more important than if i ...
Written by: Bethania Palma
Dec. 31, 2019
Context always matters — including location.
Written by: Alex Kasprak
Dec. 31, 2019
Beef industry publication Tri-State Livestock News does not appear to be a fan of soy-based beef ...
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Dec. 31, 2019
A West Virginia television news station reported a product recall in the final days of 2019.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 31, 2019
Ankole cattle are known for their over-sized horns.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Dec. 31, 2019
Yet another sex trafficking scare was promoted on social media in late 2019.
Written by: Snopes Staff
Dec. 30, 2019
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Dec. 30, 2019
Some headlines don't quite deliver the story they say they do.
Written by: Snopes Staff
Dec. 30, 2019
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 30, 2019
Minecraft is one of the best-selling video games of all time. "Mein Kampf" is not.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Dec. 30, 2019
The first lady herself has stated in interviews that she is a polyglot.
Written by: Snopes Staff
Dec. 30, 2019
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Dec. 27, 2019
A photograph of Trump, posted online by a Republican congressman, prompted much speculation abou ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 27, 2019
"Sam Bartram stuck doggedly to his post, eyes cagily guarding his goal."
Written by: Snopes Staff
Dec. 27, 2019
A routine review of content labeled satire
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 27, 2019
Actor Tom Cruise is still running, just not for the nation's highest office.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Dec. 26, 2019
Virginia state lawmakers did say they would enforce new laws around gun use.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 26, 2019
Standard TV disclaimer: "This film has been modified from its original version. It has been form ...
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Dec. 26, 2019
The president raised eyebrows in December 2019 with a somewhat baffling attack on the use of win ...
Written by: Snopes Staff
Dec. 26, 2019
A routine review of content labeled satire.
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