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Was a Double Rainbow Spotted Over US Capitol?

Written by: Dan Evon

April 12, 2021

Why are we so skeptical of rainbows?

Were 5 Dog Tags Found in a 445-Pound Alligator's Stomach?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 11, 2021

It might be faster to fact-check what this gator didn't eat.

Did Ted Nugent Ask Why There Were No Lockdowns for 'COVID 1 Thru 18'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 11, 2021

In a 12-minute video, the musician amplified several bogus claims and conspiracy theories about ...

Did Prince Philip Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Before He Died?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 10, 2021

The royal consort was 99 years old at the time of his death.

Is This What Barn Owls Look Like 'Naked'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 10, 2021

We think they’re hootiful!

Did Prince Philip Say 'Take the F---ing Picture' in a Video?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 10, 2021

Apparently the irascible royal consort had a bit of a potty mouth.

Did the CDC Say Racism Is a Threat to Public Health?

Written by: Bethania Palma

April 9, 2021

The CDC director issued a statement in early April 2021 discussing the unequal impact of COVID-1 ...

Did Marco Rubio Send a 'Scathing Letter' to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

April 9, 2021

The Republican senator from Florida was quoted as saying that MLB's decision to move the All-Sta ...

Did Prince Philip Say He Wanted To Be Reincarnated as a Deadly Virus?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 9, 2021

This line of thinking first appeared in a foreword authored by the prince to an out-of-print 198 ...

Why is Prince Philip Not a King?

Written by: Bethania Palma

April 9, 2021

Only Queen Elizabeth had the power to give her husband a title.

Did Astronaut Scott Kelly's Heart Shrink From Space Travel?

Written by: Jessica Lee

April 8, 2021

A group of doctors researched the effect of Earth's gravitational pull on the human cardiovascul ...

Did Wheat Producers in the 1930s Make Flour Sacks To Be Fashioned Into Clothes?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

April 8, 2021

A viral Facebook post in April 2021 described a once common, but now widely forgotten American c ...

Did 'Strangers Things' Inspire WNBA Team Indiana Fever's Jersey?

Written by: Dan Evon

April 8, 2021

The WNBA unveiled new jersey designs for their 25th season.

Does Trump's Twitter Ban Mean His Tweets Won't Be Archived on Twitter?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 8, 2021

Historically, the National Archives and Records Administration operates Twitter accounts that fo ...

Did Texas Rep. Talarico Open Up About Having Diabetes and Announce Insulin Cap Bill?

Written by: Jessica Lee

April 8, 2021

He tweeted: "3 years ago I almost slipped into a coma and died."

Does Ghislaine Maxwell Have a 'Dirty' Jail Cell and Refuses to Flush Her Toilet?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 8, 2021

Prosecutors responded to lawyers' complaints about “horrific conditions” in the jail cell of Jef ...

Was the Personal Info of a Half-Billion Facebook Users Leaked Online?

Written by: Bethania Palma

April 7, 2021

Facebook said the data breach happened in 2019.

Is Ja Rule Auctioning Rights to Viral Fyre Festival Sandwich Tweet?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 7, 2021

The tweet was described as a “Meme. Cultural touchstone. Cheese sandwich.”

Did the Trump Campaign Have To Issue Refunds for Recurring Donations?

Written by: Bethania Palma

April 7, 2021

A report by The New York Times outlines Trump donors who were surprised to find their bank accou ...

Did Anti-Poaching Ranger Take a Selfie With the Gorillas He Is Protecting?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 7, 2021

The picture has been around since 2019 and has gone viral multiple times since its original publ ...