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Did Michael Kors Say 'I'm Tired of Pretending I Like Blacks'?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Jan. 7, 2015

Yet another false rumor proclaimed that a famous businessperson expressed disdain for blacks usi ...

Was a Woman Arrested for Making Fur Coats with the Neighbor's Cats?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Jan. 6, 2015

Reports of a real-life Cruella de Vil scenario involving a Texas woman and cats are just fake news.

Was DMX Arrested in a Dogfighting Ring Bust in 2014?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 27, 2014

An article from the now-defunct website Infossip gained traction on social media, supposedly pro ...

Was Bobby Shmurda Stabbed to Death in Rikers Island Jail by His Cell Mate?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 26, 2014

The rapper is still serving out his sentence in prison, in a non-dead state.

Was Eminem's Interview in 'The Interview' Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 26, 2014

The lines between fact and fantasy were blurred for some in a 2014 film.

Will a New 'Twilight' Movie Feature Jacob and Renesmee?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 21, 2014

A 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 3' sequel is not due for imminent release.

Did Lightning Strike a Getaway Car Used in a Church Robbery?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 19, 2014

While this story was certainly fantastic, it was also completely false.

Leah Remini Finds Out Husband Is Cheating on 'Ellen' Show?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 19, 2014

Did Leah Remini discover during a taping of Ellen DeGeneres' show that her spouse was being unfa ...

Delivery Driver Commits Suicide After Destroying Children's Christmas?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 18, 2014

Did a FedEx driver commit suicide after crashing and destroying Christmas presents?

Was 'Jingle Bells' Written as a Christmas Song?

Written by: Dan Evon David Mikkelson

Dec. 16, 2014

Perhaps no single piece of secular music is more ubiquitous during the Christmas holiday season ...

Michael Jordan on Kids Dying Over His Shoes: 'Not My Problem'

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 16, 2014

Michael Jordan did not say he doesn't care about kids dying over his shoes.

Did Pope Francis Say It's Not Necessary to Believe in God?

Written by: Kim LaCapria

Dec. 14, 2014

Although Pope Francis did make statements in 2013 that were widely received as atypically inclus ...

Is 'Emordnilap' a Real Word?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 12, 2014

Is 'emordnilap' a real word?

Facebook Car Giveaway

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 12, 2014

You cannot win a new Audi, Mercedes, Range Rover, Camaro, or other car by liking a Facebook page ...

Mike Brown Beating Video

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 8, 2014

A misidentified video purportedly depicts Mike Brown assaulting an elderly man over a stolen bac ...

Were the Mysterious Remains of a Whale Found in a Field in Utah?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 8, 2014

“We have to admit that we find this case very puzzling.”

Does 'James Bond' Actor Daniel Craig Get Free Aston Martin Cars for Life?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 8, 2014

Is this one of the benefits of stardom in a popular film franchise?

Did Timberland's CEO Say 'I'd Rather Not See Blacks in My Boots'?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 3, 2014

Several legends posit CEOs saying derogatory things about black customers using their companies' ...

Man Jumps Out of Airplane without Parachute onto Trampoline

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 3, 2014

A video purportedly showing a man jumping out of airplane without a parachute and safely landing ...

Did the Koch Brothers Buy NPR?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 3, 2014

Did the Koch brothers buy NPR and force the broadcaster to stop covering climate change?