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A white shark is shown in an ocean.

Greenland Shark That's Nearly 400 Years Old Shown in Viral Pic?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
April 24, 2024 The claim has been washing up on social media since at least 2020.
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Is It Possible Some Dinosaurs Had Hair?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
April 24, 2024 It all hinges on the claim that hair isn't preserved in fossils.
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IRS Tells Taxpayers to Claim Income from Illegal Activities?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
April 24, 2024 The agency's regulations also list how to report embezzled funds.
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Couple in Brazil Planted More Than 2M Trees in 20 Years To Recreate Forest?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
April 24, 2024 In 1998, photographer Sebastião Salgado and his wife Lélia embarked on a remarkable journey to r ...
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Trump Said in 'Farewell Message' He Could Be 'Thrown in Jail'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
April 23, 2024 Trump's fundraising pleas center around his ongoing hush-money trial.
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A rumor claimed the Circle K convenience store and gas station chain discriminated against LGBT job seekers, specifically gay men and trans-women, by automatically weeding out applicants who had been convicted of child sex crimes.

Circle K Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Job-Seekers by Weeding Out Child-Sex Offenders?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 23, 2024 "This is satire, right? It’s gotta be satire," a user on X remarked.
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Image Shows Reopened Scottish Railway Line on Side of Mountain?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
April 23, 2024 The photo was said to show a train navigating a tricky route through the county of Fife.
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Hundreds of People Live in Tunnels Beneath Las Vegas?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
April 23, 2024 In 2019, Las Vegas criminalized resting, sleeping, or "lodging" in the downtown district and oth ...
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A white man wearing a blue suit holds the index and thumb of his left hand close together.

Is Donald Trump Passing Gas in the Courtroom During His New York Trial?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 23, 2024 Jimmy Kimmel mentioned the former president's supposed flatulence on his late-night show.
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Stephen King's Publisher Dropped Him for 'Pushing Wokeness'?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
April 23, 2024 A social media post said the politically outspoken author was "alienating fans."
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A fake flower called cats eye dazzle is being shared online next to sales for supposed seeds, all based on photos generated by AI.

People Are Buying Fake 'Cat's Eye Dazzle' Flower Seeds from China, Based on AI-Generated Photos

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 23, 2024 "This AI garbage is all over social media — especially Facebook — and thousands of people eat it ...
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Real Pic of Phallic-Shaped Iceberg from Town with a Risqué Name?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
April 23, 2024 “Dickieberg” was said to have been located in Conception Bay.
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Taylor Swift Performing 'Tortured Poets Department' Songs for 1st Time at Disney World?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
April 23, 2024 The pop star's 11th album was released on April 19, 2024.
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Remembering the Time Taylor Swift Posed With a Man in a Swastika-Adorned Shirt

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
April 23, 2024 The photo sparked controversy for Swift, who would have been 19 years old at the time.
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An online rumor said Reba McEntire was facing serious charges and asked for prayers regarding a lawsuit involving Martha MacCallum and Fox News.

Country Star Reba McEntire Faces 'Serious Charges' and Asked for Prayers Regarding Fox News Lawsuit?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 23, 2024 "Martha MacCallum was furious after seeing multiple sponsors cease sponsorship and starting to s ...
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Sony Had to Recall Camcorders That Could See Through People's Clothes?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
April 23, 2024 Social media posts claim Sony announced a recall of 700,000 "NightShot" video cameras in 1998.
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Animals Abused on Set of 1986 Movie 'The Adventures of Milo and Otis'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
April 23, 2024 Without animation or CGI, the animals were allegedly put in danger for the benefit of the shot.
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Russian TV Described Marjorie Taylor Greene as a 'Demonstrably Heterosexual' Beauty?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
April 22, 2024 "She is a blonde who wears white coats with a fur collar," a pundit allegedly said. "She’s demon ...
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A rumor said Joe Biden finished 76th in a class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968.

Biden Graduated 76th in a Class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 22, 2024 A meme about Joe Biden's placement in his 1968 graduating class went viral in April 2024.
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Disney 'Suspended' Snow White in Theme Parks?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 22, 2024 (Updated: April 23, 2024) "Suspended" is doing a TON of heavy lifting in this claim.
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