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Written by: Bethania Palma
Dec. 12, 2016
The quote originated on questionable blogs in 2015.
Written by: Arturo Garcia
Dec. 12, 2016
An "alternative health" site slammed state Sen. Richard Pan over a bill it says would endanger f ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 12, 2016
A video showing a controversial Russian teacher smacking one of his students was recirculated wi ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 12, 2016
A photograph purportedly shows two female fans holding up a risqué sign at a hockey game.
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 12, 2016
Although a Democratic super PAC claimed they were filing a complaint against Donald Trump and ot ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
Dec. 12, 2016
Long-circulating rumors hold that phones left off the hook will eventually dial emergency servic ...
Written by: David Emery
Dec. 10, 2016
The unveiling of a Republican plan to "permanently save Social Security" by cutting some benefit ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 9, 2016
Writers for the film "Star Wars: Rogue One" posted tweets about Donald Trump, but claims that th ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 8, 2016
Images of "real" topiary cat sculptures are actually digital artworks created by Richard Saunders.
Written by: Kim LaCapria
Dec. 8, 2016
A social media post claimed that a bacon sandwich image was deemed "offensive" by Facebook in an ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
Dec. 8, 2016
Rumor holds that Newport will soon be selling mass-produced joints under the brand name "Newport ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 7, 2016
A woman claimed that she was allowed to stay at Trump Tower in New York City for free for eight ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
Dec. 7, 2016
Rumors that Carson said that abortion created "baby ghosts" which haunted hospitals, stealing me ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
Dec. 7, 2016
Despite social media outrage, the "Fisher Price Happy Hour Playset" is not real.
Written by: Kim LaCapria
Dec. 7, 2016
A parody Twitter account attributed to Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier contained a number ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 6, 2016
A chart purportedly showing Donald Trump's IQ ranking compared to that of other presidents is ba ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
Dec. 6, 2016
After a high-profile negotiation with Carrier, rumors appeared that President-elect Trump owned ...
Written by: Alex Kasprak
Dec. 6, 2016
Native American trackers were supposedly recruited by the U.S. military for service during the V ...
Written by: Arturo Garcia
Dec. 5, 2016
A "satirical" site reported that President Obama stormed out of the White House because of a mov ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 5, 2016
According to social media chatter, the "War on Christmas" extended all the way to the White House.
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