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Idaho Mother Sentenced to Prison After Multiple Citations for Breastfeeding in Public
A hoax news article reported that a woman was sentenced to seven years in prison for breastfeeding her baby. Read More
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Tweet Claims Clinton to Drop Out of Presidential Race
A tweet purporting to be from a CBS reporter claiming that Hillary Clinton was dropping out of the presidential race is a poorly executed hoax. Read More
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Chimpanzee Rapidly Memorizes, Locates Numbers on a Screen
A video showing a chimp finding numbers on a screen is real, and part of ongoing research at Kyoto University's Primate Research Institute. Read More
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FDA Bans Chemicals Used In Antibacterial Soaps as Ineffective
The FDA has banned marketing of antibacterial soaps with certain ingredients such as triclosan that have not been proved safe and effective. Read More
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Fisherman Survives Inside Whale for Three Days
The faux-spirituality web site Spirit Science on 2 September 2016 claimed a Spanish fisherman was swallowed by a whale and lived to tell the story. Read More
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'Boombox' Cartoon Pulled from Newspaper for Criticizing Clinton, Obama?
The Los Angeles Times did not stop publishing a cartoon called "Boombox" by Dixon Diaz because of its political views. Read More
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CDC Announces Plan to Detain Americans for Forced Vaccinations?
An alarmist rumor misleadingly claimed the CDC was planning to apprehend and detain Americans to administer forced vaccinations. Read More
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Where the World's Unsold Cars Go to Die
Photographs do not show thousands and thousands of unsold new cars deteriorating in storage lots. Read More
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George Soros: Trump Will Win Popular Vote by a Landslide but Clinton Victory a 'Done Deal'
An altered video twists the words of billionaire George Soros to create the impression he made a conspiratorial prediction about the 2016 election. Read More
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AutoZone Flag Removal
An AutoZone employee in Michigan claimed he was ordered to remove a U.S. flag for "diversity" reasons, but the chain says the flag was displayed improperly. Read More
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Former Police Officer Chris Amos Pens Open Letter to Colin Kaepernick
Chris Amos says he believes Kaepernick is painting with a "broad brush" when he criticizes police officers. Read More
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Zika Spraying Killed Millions of Bees in South Carolina
A government effort to control the spread of the Zika virus via aerial insecticide spray killed of millions of bees in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Read More
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Wendell Callahan Pardoned by Obama, Kills Three Victims?
President Obama did not pardon a convicted drug dealer named Wendell Callahan, who was charged with murdering three people after his early release from prison. Read More
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Australian Military Veteran Beat Up Eight Muslims for Attacking His Wife?
The circumstances around a reported January 2016 scuffle on an Australian beach remain unclear. Read More
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A Toaster Dial is for Minutes, Not 'Level of Toasty-ness'
A long-circulating meme claims that toaster owners are misinformed about the purpose of a dial that sets minutes, not darkness. Read More
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Two Editions of 'Wall Street Journal' Bear Opposite Headlines About Trump
An image showing two editions of The Wall Street Journal with opposing headlines on the front page is real, but the wording wasn't part of an effort to sway voters. Read More
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Samsung Recalls All Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones After Some Explode
The company has halted sales due to a "battery issue" and says it will offer free replacement phones to purchasers of the Galaxy Note 7. Read More
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What If Only Taxpayers Voted?
A map doesn't show the results of the 2012 election if only people who pay taxes had voted, but instead was stolen from an article about what voting would have looked like without universal suffrage. Read More
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Donald Trump Called President Obama a 'Lying N****r'?
Reports that Republican nominee Donald Trump called President Barack Obama a racial slur on television came from a hoax news web site. Read More
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Colin Kaepernick Wore Socks Depicting Police as Pigs
The NFL quarterback's controversial fashion statements continue to raise hackles among fans and foes alike. Read More
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Allen West Pens Open Letter to Colin Kaepernick
Conservative commentator and retired Army officer Allen West blasted the 49ers quarterback for protesting during the national anthem. Read More
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Court Upholds Ban on Gun Sales to Medical Marijuana Card Holders
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a federal ban on selling guns to medical marijuana card holders doesn't violate the Second Amendment. Read More
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Mexico-Guatemala Border Wall
This photograph does not show a border wall between Mexico and Guatemala. It's actually a portion of the Israeli West Bank barrier. Read More
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Chinese 'Synthetic' Cabbages
A video of a man making wax display vegetables has been used out of context to suggest China is dumping "synthetic cabbages" on unwitting consumers. Read More
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SpaceX Rocket Explodes on Florida Launchpad
The rocket was carrying a communications satellite that was supposed to bring Internet service to remote parts of Africa. Read More
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Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for Pirates on September 19
The Krispy Kreme chain is celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day with free doughnuts for customers who talk or dress like swashbucklers. Read More
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ATF Reclassifies Wetted Nitrocellulose as High Explosive
Pending industry input, the government reclassification of ammo component wetted nitrocellulose from "nonexplosive" to "high explosive" has been rescinded. Read More
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Sylvester Stallone Death Hoax
A scam message originating in August 2016 falsely reported that actor Sylvester Stallone had passed away. Read More
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Hawk Drops Snake on Family Barbecue
A viral video purportedly showing a hawk dropping a snake on a family barbecue was created as a promotion by the Hawthorn Hawks Australian football club. Read More
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Asteroid Flew Past Earth Just Hours After Its Discovery
The asteroid — dubbed 2016 QA2 — flew between the Earth and the moon. Read More
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Disney Tokyo's Magical 'Color Changing' Dress
A video purportedly shows a Disney princess dancing in a dress that changes from blue to pink as she twirls. Read More
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Guccifer 2.0 Leaks Purported DNC Memo Regarding Black Lives Matter
Hacker Guccifer 2.0 released a purported DNC memo pertaining to Democratic candidates' interactions with the Black Lives Matter advocacy group. Read More
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U.S. Special Forces Killed a Giant in Kandahar
Several conspiracy theory-oriented web sites are claiming a Biblical giant with flaming red hair was killed by U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Read More
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Colin Kaepernick Wears Fidel Castro T-Shirt at Press Conference
Controversial NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick made a "radical chic" fashion choice for a recent TV appearance. Read More
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Hillary Clinton Used Green Screen to Make a Fake Crowd in Nevada
A conspiracy theory video falsely reported that Hillary Clinton used a green screen to fake a crowd during her speech in Nevada in August 2016. Read More
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Bill Maher and Michael Moore Snatched Donald Trump's Tax Returns?
Joking tweets sent by comedian Bill Maher and filmmaker Michael Moore about a heist involving Donald Trump's tax returns confused some social media users. Read More
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John Kerry Suggests Media Cover Terrorism Less
Two sentences of John Kerry's remarks in Dhaka on terrorism were highlighted in American media coverage of his comments, but didn't tell a whole story. Read More
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Kentucky SNAP Recipient Is Abusing the System With High Balance?
Viral web sites are claiming a food stamp recipient has more than $5,000 in unused food stamp benefits, and is thus abusing the system. Read More
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Members of New York State Senate Sit During Pledge of Allegiance
A photograph purportedly showing legislators sitting during the Pledge of Allegiance is real. Read More
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Pokémon GO Developer Niantic to Develop 'Harry Potter Go'?
A rumor that the company that created Pokémon GO was launching a Harry Potter-themed version of the game was a hoax. Read More
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Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Found Dead in San Francisco Home
A predictable death hoax claimed embattled NFL star Colin Kaepernick died during a national controversy over patriotism in August 2016. Read More
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Teen Dies from Hickey in Mexico?
Spanish-language site reports that a hickey on the young man's neck caused a blood clot that traveled to his brain, resulting in a stroke. Read More
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Donald Trump Meeting With Mexico's President
The Republican presidential candidate is traveling to Mexico City to meet with Enrique Peña Nieto. Read More
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Did a Catholic Hospital Refuse to Treat a Patient with a Dislodged IUD?
A woman's account of being denied reproductive care because a Catholic hospital opposed IUDs has been muddled in multiple retellings. Read More
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Minneapolis Muslims 'Force' Government to Provide Halal Items at Food Shelves
Taxpayers are picking up the tab for food shelves in Minneapolis to provide halal food to Muslims on welfare. Read More
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Indonesian Man Claims to Be World's Oldest at 145
Mbah Gotho of Indonesia has an ID card that says he was born in 1870. If verified, that would make him 145 years old and the world's oldest person — ever. Read More
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Praying Mantis Attacks Hummingbird
An image of a hummingbird killed by a praying mantis is real, although it is a relatively rare event. Read More
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FDA: Frosted Flakes are Healthier than Avocados
The FDA did not say processed foods like Frosted Flakes were "healthier" than avocados. Read More
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CNN Took 'Crooked' Out of Trump Tweet About Clinton
The word "crooked" was removed in a graphic shown during a "Newsroom" segment about the presidential candidates' health. Read More
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Joel Osteen Apologizes for Using Lord’s Name in Sermon
A satirical article claiming Joel Osteen apologized for using Jesus' name in a sermon was mistaken for straight news. Read More
