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Online posts falsely claimed Elon Musk fired the entire cast of The View after acquiring ABC and had the headline reading Elon Musk shakes up television with daring acquisition and dismissal.

Elon Musk Fired 'The View' Cast After Acquiring ABC?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 25, 2024 An online article claimed Musk "took this daring step due to his dissatisfaction with the show’s ...
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Mafia Was Involved in Making of 'The Godfather'?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
April 30, 2024 During the production of the movie masterpiece, director Francis Ford Coppola found himself enta ...
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Photos of a white man singing into a microphone and a Black man wearing a black outfit are positioned next to each other in a compilation image.

Justin Bieber Releasing New Song with Lyric 'Lost Myself at a Diddy Party'?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
April 11, 2024 While there's no official confirmation of a new Bieber song, the purported track is doing the ro ...
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Jay-Z Paid $20M for Country Radio Stations to Play Beyoncé's Music?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
April 17, 2024 Posts claiming "'Operation Push Cowboy Carter' has been going on for months" garnered hundreds o ...
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Does Video Show Hundreds of Protesting UCLA Students Converting to Islam?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
May 2, 2024 Converting to Islam involves a personal declaration of faith known as the Shahada, which can be ...
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Do Viral Photographs Show Lithium Extraction Mines in Chile?

Does Viral Photo Show a 'Toxic' Lithium Extraction Field?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug. 15, 2022 The Chilean Andes hold more than half of the world’s lithium, a metal primarily used in the prod ...
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A Facebook user claimed in a post Beyonce offered Kid Rock millions of dollars to join him on stage at his concerts.

Beyoncé Offered Kid Rock Millions of Dollars to Join Him on Stage at His Concerts?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 8, 2024 "She wants to use my name to add credibility to hers," Kid Rock purportedly said of Beyoncé's offer.
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Are Clorox Wipes Not Safe for Use on 'Food Surfaces' for High Chairs, Countertops and Tables?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 1, 2024 A video went viral in April 2024 showing a mother talking about the purported dangers of cleanin ...
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Albert Einstein.

Did Albert Einstein Humiliate an Atheist Professor?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
June 28, 2004 One of the most troubling conundrums is the question of how evil and suffering can survive in a ...
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A picture of former US President Donald Trump standing at a campaign rally with sweat and an orange color on his face was shared online in January 2024.

Real or Fake: Is This an Authentic Photo of Trump?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jan. 24, 2024 The picture showed him covered with what appears to be sweat and heavy orange makeup or self-tan ...
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A Facebook ad claimed there was heartbreaking news about Meghan the Duchess of Sussex, better known as Meghan Markle, but it all led to a scam for Derm La Fleur Deluxe Anti-Aging Serum.

'Heartbreaking' Announcement from Meghan Markle Left Royal Family 'Furious'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 3, 2024 An online article about the British royal family was published by a website named Entertainment ...
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Kate Middleton's Royal Comeback 'Many Years' Away?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
May 11, 2024 Rumors about the Princess of Wales' health circulated social media after she announced her cance ...
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Two white men are pictured next to each other. The man on the left has white hair and is wearing a blue button down, while the man on the right is wearing a black button down and suit jacket.

Guy Fieri Threw Tom Hanks Out of Restaurant Because the Actor Is 'Ungodly and Woke'?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
April 2, 2024 While the alleged incident was said to have taken place at one of Fieri's many restaurants, the ...
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Theodore Roosevelt Posing with Last Known Triceratops in Real Photo?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
May 3, 2024 (Updated: May 6, 2024) The black-and-white photo appeared to show the former U.S. President standing over a lifeless di ...
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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Defaced George Washington Statue at GWU?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
May 3, 2024 A George Washington University protest encampment surrounding the statue in question began on Ap ...
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Evan Longoria's Crazy Bare Hand Catch

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 23, 2011 A video seemingly captures Tampa Bay infielder Evan Longoria making an amazing bare-handed catc ...
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Did IDF Lure and Shoot Palestinians Using Drones Playing Recordings of Crying Infants?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
April 26, 2024 (Updated: April 29, 2024) The incendiary claim sounds like propaganda, but it is not as far-fetched as some suggest.
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'The Simpsons' Creator Matt Groening Is a Former CIA Agent?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
May 5, 2024 Episodes of "The Simpsons" that coincided with significant cultural events have sparked speculat ...
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Picture Shows Swastikas Spray-Painted in Columbia University Office During 2024 Protests?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 9, 2024 Viral rumors spread amid pro-Palestine demonstrations on university campuses.
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Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson Are Launching 'Non-Woke' Film Studio?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
April 4, 2024 The studio would supposedly be "dedicated to preserving traditional storytelling."
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A white man wearing a blue suit points his index finger as he speaks.

Was Inflation Really 9% When Biden Became President?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
May 10, 2024 The U.S. president made the claim in an interview with CNN journalist Erin Burnett.
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Real Pic of Tom Hanks in 'Keep America Trumpless' T-Shirt?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 8, 2024 Hanks has long been the subject of viral photographs claiming to show him wearing T-shirts with ...
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Real Video of Microscopic Bugs on Dried, Instant Ramen?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
March 18, 2024 A little extra protein, perhaps?
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Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis: Male and Female?

Written by:
Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson
April 6, 2001 Long-standing rumor holds that actress Jamie Lee Curtis acknowledged in an interview that she wa ...
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California Named After Fictional Isle of Black Women Who Kept Griffins as Pets?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
May 6, 2024 California's queen was named Calafia, according to some claims.
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