'Kill Goofy': Walt Disney's Death and the Rumor of a Note Left on His Desk

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 27, 2023

Walt Disney is no stranger to the world of rumors.

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Encyclopedia Britannica Is Not Banned in Texas, Y'All

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 26, 2023

Rumor has it the venerable encyclopedia was removed from Texas libraries because it contains a r ...

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The Internet Seems Convinced Jeremy Allen White and Gene Wilder Are Related

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 22, 2023

White has had to address the question in a number of interviews.

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Keith Urban Is the Latest Celebrity Targeted By False Death Rumors

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 22, 2023

Rumors claiming the singer died in December 2023 were nothing but a hoax.

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There Is No Evidence Trump Ever Read 'Mein Kampf'

Written by: David Emery

Dec. 20, 2023

Trump's first wife, Ivana, reportedly claimed he kept a copy of Hitler's speeches by his bedside.

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Does Bill Gates Own Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 20, 2023

A simple question with a really weird, complicated answer.

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Is Netflix Hiring for Remote Customer-Service Jobs at $22 an Hour?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 18, 2023

The ads for the job listings said that new hires would receive a free membership to the streamin ...

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Does Video Show Method Used by IDF To 'Bury Terrorists in Their Tunnels'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Dec. 18, 2023

The video, among other things, predates the 2023 war between Hamas and Israel.

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Did Poptropica Announce It Is Shutting Down on Dec. 30, 2023?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 15, 2023

The site has been an online staple for elementary and middle schoolers for over 16 years.

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Is Delta Air Lines Hiring for Remote Customer Service Jobs at $34 an Hour?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 15, 2023

The ads for the job listings also promised that new hires would receive "free flights."

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NASA Was Created Before the US?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 15, 2023

"Flat Earthers" — i.e. conspiracy theorists who are convinced the earth is flat, not a sphere — ...

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No, Eminem Isn't Dead

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 14, 2023

Even top Google results can't always be trusted.

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Did Jake Gyllenhaal Come 'Out of the Closet' as Gay, as Online Ads Claimed?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 14, 2023

Reference.com reported via online display advertisements that the actor had "confirmed the specu ...

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Is Chick-fil-A Closing All Restaurant Locations in 2024, as Announced in 2023?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 13, 2023

Reference.com appeared to report via online ads in late 2023 that Chick-fil-A would be shutting ...

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Is Disney Hiring for Remote, Entry-Level Jobs in Data Entry, Customer Service?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 13, 2023

According to online ads, employees would enjoy "free theme park tickets," too.

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Did a Chinese Company Buy America's 'Most Famous Burger Brand'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 12, 2023

McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King are among the most popular burger chains in terms of U.S. sa ...

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Is Five Guys Closing Down All Restaurant Locations in 2024, as Announced in 2023?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 11, 2023

Reference.com appeared to report via advertising in 2023 that the Five Guys burger chain would b ...

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Was Eiffel Tower Lit Up in Pink for Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday 2' Album Release?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 8, 2023

The album was released on Dec. 8, 2023.

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Did Season 5 of 'Stranger Things' Get Cancelled?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Dec. 5, 2023

Season 5 was always going to be the final season, but this claim implied differently.

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Did Trump Really Say 'We've Been Waging an All-Out War on American Democracy'?

Written by: David Emery

Dec. 5, 2023

Verbal gaffes last forever on the internet.

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