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The Strange Case of Time Traveling Rudolph Fentz

Written by: David Mikkelson

Nov. 7, 2019

A man who had mysteriously disappeared 74 years earlier reportedly turned up in New York City in ...

No, Celine Dion Didn't Die in a Plane Crash

Written by: Dan Evon

Nov. 7, 2019

The singer was killed (again) by a death hoax.

Does Facebook 'Write Off' Your Birthday Donations?

Written by: Dan Evon

Nov. 6, 2019

"Donating your birthday" on Facebook is a simple way to raise money for charities.

Did Actress Dawn Wells Make Millions from 'Gilligan's Island'?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Nov. 5, 2019

Legend has it that the business savvy of "Mary Ann's" husband garnered her a lifetime of royalty ...

Does In-N-Out Cup Weigh in on Jeffrey Epstein's Death?

Written by: Bond Huberman

Nov. 5, 2019

Conspiracy theories now travel by meme.

Has No One Been Killed at a Gun Show, Thus Proving Guns Don't Kill People?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 1, 2019

The tortured logic of a meme fails to account for the fact that people have been injured and kil ...

Did 23 Seniors Die After Receiving a Flu Shot Sold by Pharmacies?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Nov. 1, 2019

Contemporary science suggests that everybody and anybody who receives a flu shot will at some po ...

Is This an 1800s-Era Drug Store with a Marijuana Leaf Sign?

Written by: Dan Evon

Nov. 1, 2019

The production of hemp was once encouraged by the United States government.

Did Tulsi Gabbard Not Vote on House Impeachment Measure Because She's a Senator?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 31, 2019

How many things can be wrong in a single tweet?

Did a Texas School District 'Mandate Teaching Kids How to Have Anal Sex'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 30, 2019

Disturbing headlines carried more sensationalism than truth.

Did Democrats Unveil a Plan for a 42% Sales Tax to Pay for Medicare for All?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 30, 2019

An independent think tank did suggest that a 42% value added tax would be one way to pay for Med ...

Was a Rare Purple Lobster Caught in Maine?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 30, 2019

A photograph prompted coverage by several news outlets.

Did Trump Tweet About Banning 'Fake Boos' in Public?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 29, 2019

In some ways, it's a bit too easy to create fake tweets.

Did Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib Push Socialism in Front of Empty Store Shelves?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 29, 2019

Some websites don't let facts get in the way of a good story.

Did CNN Say 'Trump Killed Unarmed Father of Three' After al-Baghdadi's Death?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 29, 2019

The announcement of Islamic State terrorist leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death was surrounded b ...

Does a Video Show an Armed Robot Turning on Humans?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 28, 2019

The dystopian video alarmed some on social media in fall 2019.

Did Trump Claim Obama Wrote the Emoluments Clause of U.S. Constitution?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 24, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump did describe the emoluments clause as "phony."

Was the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Kicked Out of India?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 24, 2019

A false controversy from 2009 continues to fuel misinformation many years later.

Will Cream of Tartar Mixed with Orange Juice Help You Quit Smoking?

Written by: Bethania Palma Alex Kasprak

Oct. 24, 2019

It might sour you on drinking orange juice, at least.

Does Joe Biden Own the Largest Mansion in His State?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 23, 2019

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden definitely owns a few expensive pieces of real estate.