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Is This a Photo of a Penis-Shaped Landmass?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 21, 2021

"I was looking around and it just popped up," said the woman whose Google Maps exploration led h ...

Did Same-Sex Kiss in Cadbury Ad Spark Angry Petition?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 19, 2021

An online petition claimed two men sharing a chocolate in a Cadbury advertisement was "selling s ...

Did CDC Warn Against Traveling to Mexico Due to COVID-19?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Feb. 18, 2021

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was called out for traveling to Cancun, Mexico, as both a devastating winter ...

Are These Real Headlines Describing the Deaths of Rush Limbaugh and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Feb. 18, 2021

A meme about media coverage of Limbaugh’s death went viral in February 2021.

Does Antarctica Have Functioning Wind Turbines?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 18, 2021

At least one base in Antarctica is powered completely by renewable energy.

Did 'The Simpsons' Mayor Say He Canceled Trip to the Bahamas While in the Bahamas?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 18, 2021

A clip from "The Simpsons" was shared on social media after reports that Sen. Ted Cruz had trave ...

Did Ted Cruz Fly to Cancun During Texas Energy Crisis?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 18, 2021

Cruz's office told Snopes he made a one-day trip to Cancun to accompany his daughters.

Did Rush Limbaugh's 'AIDS Update' Mock the Deaths of Gay People?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 17, 2021

Limbaugh would later say he regretted the segment as it made fun of people who were dying excruc ...

Did Rush Limbaugh Smoke?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 17, 2021

Limbaugh was regularly photographed smoking cigars.

Is This Video of a 'Fireball' Surging Across a Power Line Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 16, 2021

Big winter storms in February 2021 left many areas without power in the U.S.

Did Elvis Presley Have Jewish Ancestry?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Feb. 16, 2021

The King of Rock and Roll was rumored to have a distant connection to Judaism.

Are LAPD Officers Under Investigation for Sharing Racist George Floyd 'Valentine'?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 15, 2021

The alleged post included a photo of Floyd with the caption, "You take my breath away."

Myths, Manatees, and Mermaids in the Age of Exploration

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 15, 2021

Here's an example of how folklore, myth, and legend can sometimes slow scientific understanding.

Are George Washington's Hair and JFK's Harvard Sweater Up for Auction?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 14, 2021

"The copious lock of George Washington's grayish tan hair is tied together with a fine white th ...

Does Video Show a Chunk of the White Cliffs of Dover Falling Into the Sea?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 14, 2021

Coastal erosion had its moment in the spotlight in early February 2021.

Is the 'Most Dangerous Garden in the World' a Real Place?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 14, 2021

To enter the "Poison Garden" you must pass through a gate with a skull and crossbones.

Is Sean Penn Vincent D'Onofrio's Son-In-Law?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 14, 2021

The "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" actor married Leila George D'Onofrio in July 2020.

Does Putting a Ziplock Bag Over a Car Mirror Have a Legitimate Purpose?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 12, 2021

Online advertisements promised what appeared to be a handy trick for drivers involving plastic Z ...

Yes, You Can Pay a Cat To Poop on an Ex's Name This Valentine's Day

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 11, 2021

It’s a “smear campaign" like no other.

Would a California Bill Ban Removing a Condom Without Consent?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Feb. 11, 2021

State Assembly Member Cristina Garcia has proposed legislation to combat "stealthing," and leave ...