TikTok Rumors

Does Google Earth Reveal a Sunken Ship in a Japanese Port?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Dec. 28, 2020

Contrary to TikTok shenanigans, the boat is neither the RMS Titanic nor the Ottoman frigate Ertu ...

Was the TikTok 'Oh No' Song by Aerosmith?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 28, 2020

One of the most popular songs chosen to be used in TikTok videos has roots that go back more tha ...

Did Pizza Hut Say 'Pizza is Good for You'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 26, 2020

A TikTok video led us on a journey to find the comic book source of a decades-old Pizza Hut adve ...

Is the Wheel of Fortune 'Clam Digger' Video Real?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 22, 2020

An old "Wheel of Fortune" video clip with a "Clam Digger" puzzle found new life on TikTok.

Did Biden Say Schools Would Reopen in January 2021?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 21, 2020

This TikTok video about Biden's plan to reopen schools was viewed more than 4 million times.

Do Multiple Starbucks Employees Listen in on Drive-Thru Orders?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 21, 2020

TikTok video commenters expressed surprise and anxiety over the reality of visiting a drive-thru.

Was Kevin's Ticket Thrown Away in 'Home Alone'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 19, 2020

Eagle-eyed viewers spotted an American Airlines ticket in the trash in the 1990 Christmas movie ...

Did Bing Confirm China Would Invade the USA?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 18, 2020

TikTok videos purported that the Bing search engine was displaying news that said China was plan ...

Did TikTok Videos 'Expose' McDonald's Breakfast?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 17, 2020

Like its food, rumors about McDonald's move quick.

Will Eating Charred Oranges Restore Sense of Smell After COVID-19?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 17, 2020

"Anosmia" refers to the complete loss of the sense of smell.

Was a Gigantic Pile of Baggage Spotted at the Denver Airport?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Dec. 17, 2020

Like all things related to Denver's famous airport, the video of piled-up baggage sparked specul ...

Did Chipotle Employees Mysteriously Vanish?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 17, 2020

A TikTok video shot at Chipotle Mexican Grill showed an empty restaurant in broad daylight with ...

Do Dogs Watch You Go to the Bathroom To Protect You?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 14, 2020

Humans and dogs have evolved alongside one another for thousands of years.

Is McDonald's Huge Chicken Pack Intended to Serve 2 People?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 12, 2020

How many people should it take to eat four McChicken sandwiches, four medium fries, and 20 McNug ...

Can an 18-Year-Old 'Legally Adopt' a 17-Year-Old?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Dec. 11, 2020

An interesting legal claim stirred up plenty of debate on TikTok in December 2020.

No, Michael Jackson Isn't Alive

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 11, 2020

A 2009 hoax video designed to show how easy it is to spread misinformation continued to be a sou ...

Did a TikTok Reveal the Secret to Unlock Any iPhone?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 10, 2020

A TikTok video that promised "How to Unlock Anybody's iPhone" was viewed millions of times.

Did 'Banned' Photo Expose Fake Moon Landing?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Dec. 10, 2020

A TikTok user put a new spin on an age-old conspiracy theory.

Are McDonald's Breakfast Eggs Really Frozen?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 9, 2020

Breakfast has been a part of the McDonald's menu since the 1970s.

Did TikTok Videos 'Expose' Frozen Food Served at Panera Bread?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 8, 2020

Internet commenters have historically been quite bothered by TikTok videos recorded inside resta ...