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Users on X claimed there was breaking news with the words Hollywood legend Kurt Russell just said that illegal immigrants should be forcibly deported from America.

Kurt Russell Said 'Illegal Immigrants' Should Be Forcibly Deported from America?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 2, 2024 "BREAKING: Hollywood legend Kurt Russell just said that illegal immigrants should be forcibly de ...
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Real Elon Musk Post About Future Robotic 'Housewife Who Never Nags'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
May 2, 2024 Screenshots suggested Musk posted his prediction for the future on his social media site X.
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A white man wearing a black suit walks in front of a crowd of soldiers. Several are holding instruments like trombones and drums.

Did France Invade Russia in March 2024?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
March 22, 2024 Social media users were left confused after one account made the claim on March 21.
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Ukraine Defense Ministry Called Zelenskyy 'Naked Clown' in 2018 Pic?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
March 20, 2024 A supposedly shirtless photo of the Ukrainian leader was recirculating online alongside the claim.
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Did Charles Darwin Convert to Christianity and Discredit Evolution on His Deathbed?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
March 10, 2024 According to one account, Darwin said he had been "a young man with uninformed ideas."
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Netanyahu Said in 1990: 'America Is a Golden Calf and We Will Suck It Dry'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
March 9, 2024 The alleged quote by the Israeli prime minister has circulated online since 2015.
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Netanyahu Once Said, 'America Is a Golden Calf and We Will Suck It Dry'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
March 4, 2024 The alleged quote by the Israeli prime minister, supposedly recorded in 1990, first appeared in ...
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Did Charles Darwin Renounce His Theory of Evolution on His Deathbed?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
March 3, 2024 "I was a young man with uninformed ideas," he supposedly said.
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Was Zelenskyy High on Cocaine During February 2024 NBC Interview?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 26, 2024 During the Feb. 25 interview, the Ukrainian president addressed the need for more military aid f ...
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Did Alexei Navalny Die from COVID-19 Vaccine?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Feb. 21, 2024 Russian authorities said Navalny died as a result of "sudden death syndrome."
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No Evidence Epstein Owned Painting of G.W. Bush Playing with Paper Planes, Collapsed Towers

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jan. 8, 2024 The painting, which is real, was created by Petrina Ryan-Kleid as a graduate art student in New ...
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Viral Video Shows Young Girls in a House on Epstein's Island?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jan. 8, 2024 The video was circulated on social media at least since 2019.
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Can You Claim a Lost Child in Denmark After 2 Hours?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jan. 8, 2024 The viral rumor spread through a map that initially began as a meme.
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Did Epstein Own Painting of G.W. Bush Playing with Paper Planes in Front of Collapsed Towers?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jan. 5, 2024 Petrina Ryan-Kleid painted the work as a graduate art student in New York City in 2012.
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No Evidence This Viral Pic Shows 'Young Bill Gates' Riding Bike in the '70s

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 13, 2023 The Microsoft co-founder-turned-billionaire is often at the center of viral internet claims.
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Was Crisco Invented for Use as a Submarine Lubricant?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 9, 2023 Some rumors claim a German chemist invented Crisco shortening to lubricate Germany's U-boat fleet.
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Did Zoo Separate Parrots After They Chanted 'Let's Go Brandon'?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 25, 2023 In 2021, the phrase "Let's go Brandon" surfaced as a way for Republicans to express displeasure ...
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Matthew Perry's Ex-Girlfriend Said He Didn't Drown, as Videos Claim?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov. 16, 2023 The clips surfaced after Matthew Perry died on Oct. 28, 2023, at the age of 54 due to undetermin ...
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Did Brie Larson Fiercely Defend 'The Marvels' After Poor Opening Weekend, as Videos Claimed?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 15, 2023 The clips surfaced after the release of "The Marvels," which bombed at the box office.
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Joe Alwyn Furiously Reacts to Taylor Swift Dating Travis Kelce, as Videos Claim?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov. 14, 2023 The video surfaced amid growing speculation about a romantic relationship between Swift and Kelce.
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