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Written by: Dan Evon
July 10, 2016
Philando Castile once had his mugshot taken after a traffic arrest, but that is not proof he was ...
Written by: Dan Evon
July 7, 2016
A years-old image purports to show a man who was fatally shot by police in July 2016.
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July 7, 2016
A message posted on Facebook claims that a "purge" is being planned in Baton Rouge on 9 July 201 ...
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July 6, 2016
According to unsubstantiated reports, the oldest person in the world is nearly 200 years old and ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
July 6, 2016
A single 2014 study out of Korea examined the effects of instant noodles or ramen on health, but ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
June 17, 2016
An alternative medicine web site reported that Alabama CPS agents took custody of a baby because ...
Written by: Dan Evon
June 16, 2016
A photograph of a woman sitting in a crowded stadium is often shared with anti-Muslim sentiments.
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June 11, 2016
A viral video purportedly shows a mother shaving her daughter's head as punishment for making fu ...
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May 31, 2016
A photograph that appears to show the Democratic presidential candidate napping at a Memorial Da ...
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May 30, 2016
A video showing a fight at a pool of unclear nature is shared with a fear-mongering story about ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
May 11, 2016
Archaeologists quickly debunked viral reporting about a Canadian teen discovering a lost Mayan city.
Written by: Kim LaCapria
May 11, 2016
A man claimed he found a dead rat in his grandson's bottle of Dr Pepper, but he has not yet surr ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
May 9, 2016
Anonymous contract workers reportedly stated that Facebook censored conservative news content.
Written by: Kim LaCapria
May 5, 2016
An unspecified source claimed Jenner would pose nude for 'Sports Illustrated,' but the rumor has ...
Written by: Kim LaCapria
May 5, 2016
A number of unsubstantiated reports claimed that a Russian hacker obtained passwords and credent ...
Written by: Dan Evon
May 2, 2016
A photograph showing a swimmer giving a "hang loose" sign to a whale originated with a well-know ...
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April 28, 2016
Videos of the "Sharpie Shock Challenge" don't actually show people getting shocked ... or do they?
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April 25, 2016
A photograph purportedly shows a new home invasion technique featuring rubber bands and door han ...
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April 20, 2016
A viral video shows a glass jar being cut using just water, glass, and heat — but is it real?
Written by: Kim LaCapria
April 14, 2016
A controversy over whether a "girl's" risqué high school prom dress was appropriate for the even ...
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