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Do 1972 Miami Dolphins Toast First Losses of Undefeated Teams?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 18, 2005

The Dolphins' perfect record that season inspired a lasting legend.

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Will Flashing Headlights Change a Traffic Signal?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 13, 2005

Let's fact-check that.

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ACLU and Praying Marines

Written by: David Mikkelson

Nov. 28, 2005

Does the ACLU object to Marines praying?

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Goal Line Powder

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

Nov. 20, 2005

The joke reappears every football season.

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Meteorite Strikes a Pickup Truck in the Desert!

Written by: David Mikkelson

Nov. 15, 2005

A video clip showing a pickup being oblierated by a meteorite in the desert is merely an excerpt ...

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Are Costco Wholesale Stores Owned by China?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Oct. 17, 2005

Sometimes rumors confuse two businesses with similar names.

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Can You Sell a Testicle for $35,000 to $50,000?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Oct. 13, 2005

Not one of the better schemes for those who need cash in a hurry.

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Did a Stranger Sell Coca-Cola the Idea to Bottle Their Drink?

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson

Oct. 10, 2005

Initial attempts to sell Coca-Cola in bottled form date all the way to the 1880s.

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Bill Gates $5,000 Giveaway

Written by: David Mikkelson

Sept. 25, 2005

One of the oldest Internet hoaxes holds that Microsoft and other companies are giving $5,000 to ...

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Phony Phone Call

Written by: David Mikkelson

Sept. 23, 2005

Photograph showing President Bush holding a telephone to his ear upside-down is a manipulated one.

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Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy

Written by: David Mikkelson

Sept. 4, 2005

Did Jerry Lewis keep a significant portion of the funds raised during the annual MDA Labor Day T ...

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Did the Ghosts of Two Teens Return to Kill and Skin Their Parents?

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

Sept. 1, 2005

Details from the grisly story of the Smith Sisters of Plainfield, Wisconsin bring up quite a few ...

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Should You Open Windows During a Hurricane?

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

Aug. 29, 2005

Storm lore holds that opening a window slightly during a hurricane will equalize the inner press ...

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Selective Gasoline Boycott

Written by: David Mikkelson

Aug. 29, 2005

Will participating in a boycott of selected oil companies lower gasoline prices?

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Did General Douglas MacArthur Predict an Interplanetary War?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Aug. 17, 2005

The WWII icon alluded to the possibility that mankind might someday face an extraterrestrial foe.

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Did a Woman Win a Billion-Dollar 'Matrix' Lawsuit Over Copyright Infringement?

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

Aug. 7, 2005

A zombie lawsuit that was dismissed in 2004 continues to be touted as an ongoing court case or a ...

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Exterior of Arby's restaurant.

Is Arby's Roast Beef 'Liquid Meat'?

Written by: Snopes Staff

July 27, 2005

Rumors claim Arby's roast beef sandwiches are made from paste, gel, powder, or liquid.

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R. Lee Ermey Press Conference

Written by: David Mikkelson

July 24, 2005

'"Did you have a big bowl of stupid for breakfast this morning, numbnuts?'

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Is This Man's Name Really Peter Griffin?

Written by: David Mikkelson

July 21, 2005

The photograph has gained popularity in social media clickbait ads that lead to listicles and sl ...

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Are Gangs Targeting Women for Murder at Walmart?

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

July 19, 2005

Old gang rumor holds that initiates are under orders to kill a woman and small child in a Walmar ...

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