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'Looney Tunes' was once called 'Looney Toons'?

Written by: Emery Winter

Oct. 17, 2025

While some may swear it's an example of the Mandela Effect, the reality is that the Looney Tunes ...

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Did Patrick Mahomes say he'd boycott Super Bowl if Bad Bunny performs, choosing instead to honor Charlie Kirk?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 15, 2025

According to the rumor, Mahomes said, "I'm an American — I'd rather be part of something All-Ame ...

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Did ICE find 7 missing children in Chicago warehouse raid? Here's the truth

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 14, 2025

The rumor is a misrepresentation of genuine news events, spreading among people rallying support ...

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Screenshot of three panel image from Facebook post. Top is a bunch of rocks in front of a cave entrance, bottom left is a couple photographed hugging together in a desert, bottom right is two skeletons in a cave

Story about missing Colorado couple found in Utah uranium mine unravels under scrutiny

Written by: Emery Winter

Oct. 14, 2025

This was just one of many made-up stories about missing people found in unusual circumstances ye ...

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Did Travis Kelce sue Karoline Leavitt for $50M?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Oct. 13, 2025

The White House press secretary did not accuse the Kansas City Chiefs star of hypocrisy and "rep ...

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Did Trump call WWII nurse Ruby Bradley a 'loser' as DOD removed content about her? Here's the truth

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Oct. 12, 2025

There is no record of Trump making such a comment and the DOD confirmed it is "not taking down c ...

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Is it 'Berenstain' or 'Berenstein' Bears? Classic case of Mandela Effect, explained

Written by: Joey Esposito

Oct. 12, 2025

The disparity is one of the most popular examples of the phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect.

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Crocs has new 'instant classic' logo?

Written by: Emery Winter

Oct. 12, 2025

Crocs' iconic clogs still feature the decades-old cartoon crocodile.

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Democrats don't want $3.6M for 'Haitian male prostitutes' to reopen government

Written by: Rae Deng

Oct. 10, 2025

The rumor, popularized by Sen. John Kennedy, appeared to be connected to an HIV/AIDS prevention ...

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Charlie Kirk's dad isn't dead. Here's why rumor spread online

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 9, 2025

Users managing Facebook pages and groups falsely alleged, "In a devastating twist, the Kirk fami ...

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Screenshot of image from Facebook post of a couple of chimpanzees carrying penguins along a path in a green jungle while three other penguins walk alongside them. There's an inset image of chimpanzees carrying penguins on a sandy beach

Real story about chimpanzees domesticating penguins?

Written by: Emery Winter

Oct. 9, 2025

The page that posted the tale to Facebook, StoryTime, is a repeat offender of posting fictitious ...

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Police arrested Starbucks barista at Portland airport after tipping dispute?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 8, 2025

The story said the barista asked customers who declined to tip, "You'll drop hundreds on plane t ...

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A white man wearing a flannel shirt is pictured next to another white man wearing a black tuxedo. Both men are smiling.

Did Vince Gill storm off Jimmy Kimmel's show after arguing with him on air?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Oct. 8, 2025

According to IMDB, Gill has appeared on Kimmel's show only once — in 2011.

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Side-by-side portrait photos of Tiger Woods and Pete Hegseth. Woods, on left, is smiling, wearing a suit, and has a medal around his neck. Hegseth, on right, is in front of a microphone and wearing a suit

Is Tiger Woods suing Pete Hegseth for $50M?

Written by: Emery Winter

Oct. 7, 2025

The first, and perhaps most obvious, hint that the story was fabricated was that Hegseth no long ...

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Did Steven Tyler blast 'woke agenda,' refuse to wear rainbow patch supporting LGBTQ+ community?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 7, 2025

According to the rumor, the Aerosmith lead vocalist "shocked the music world" with his decision ...

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Don't buy into rumor Claire's store closed because of 'radical left agitators'

Written by: Joey Esposito

Oct. 7, 2025

The claim appeared to originate with attempted newsjacking by a social media influencer.

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Willie Nelson memorialized Charlie Kirk in song titled 'Let's Make Heaven Crowded'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 6, 2025

According to online users discussing this matter, "Nelson's heartfelt tribute is already being h ...

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A Latino is pictured in front of large Coca-Cola jugs of soda.

Did Coca-Cola pull Super Bowl sponsorship over Bad Bunny halftime show?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Oct. 6, 2025

Coca-Cola hasn't even advertised in the event since 2020.

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Social Security payments weren't renamed 'Federal Benefit Payments'

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Oct. 6, 2025

Claims about this purported name change have circulated online for several years.

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Did Rory McIlroy donate Ryder Cup bonus to homeless charity in Northern Ireland?

Written by: Emery Winter

Oct. 3, 2025

Rory McIlroy is just the latest sports star to be the subject of AI-generated stories about dona ...

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