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Did Anthony Bourdain Call Henry Kissinger a ‘Treacherous, Prevaricating, Murderous Scumbag’?

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Nur Ibrahim
Nov 30, 2023 The outspoken celebrity chef criticized Kissinger for his role in enabling brutal violence in Ca ...
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Is NCAA Transferring Lia Thomas' Medals to Riley Gaines?

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Jack Izzo
Nov 30, 2023 There's so much wrong about this satire article that it's not even funny.
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A rumor said that Disney+ had lost 23 million subscribers overnight or in one night simply for trying to cancel Elon Musk.

Did Disney+ Lose 23M Subscribers in One Night After Trying To 'Cancel' Elon Musk?

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Jordan Liles
Nov 30, 2023 An article reported that Disney and its "woke ideologies" had "just found out what happens when ...
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Did Lee Greenwood Say Garth Brooks Should Retire Because of Bud Light Controversy?

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Taija PerryCook
Nov 30, 2023 “He’s just embarrassing himself at this point,” Greenwood allegedly said.
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Internet Abuzz Over AI-Generated 'Photograph' of Leonardo Da Vinci and 'Mona Lisa' Model

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Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 23, 2023 "Why did he paint her when he could just take a picture? Is he stupid?" one Reddit user asked.
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Did the Pilgrims Really Land at Plymouth Rock?

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Jack Izzo
Nov 23, 2023 The history of one of the world's most important rocks is long and complicated.
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Here Are Some of the Most Viral Rumors Related to the Israel-Hamas War

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David Emery
Nov 22, 2023 They're related to Hamas' surprise attack on Israel on Oct.7 and the military organization's ele ...
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Palestinians Forbidden from Collecting Rainwater Because It’s Deemed ‘Israeli Property’?

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Nur Ibrahim
Nov 22, 2023 Israeli authorities have heavily controlled water access in Palestinian territories for decades.
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The location information of Elon Musk's private jet was allegedly used by a stalker who followed a car carrying Musk's son.

Elon Musk: A Collection of Rumors About His Wealth, Career — and More

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Is Temu Shopping App a Communist China-Based Scam That Spies on Users?

Jun 5, 2023 Temu offers seemingly too-good-to-be-true deals on a massive range of products, but the app and ...
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Is Disney World Moving to Georgia?

Apr 25, 2023 A fictional story claimed the theme park was relocating from Orlando, Florida, to Atlanta, with ...
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Is Facebook Set To Begin Charging $4.99 Per Month?

Jun 14, 2023 Snopes has encountered this false claim before. Repeatedly.
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An online advertisement claimed to always keep a bread clip in your wallet when travelling or traveling alone.

Should Travelers Always Keep a Bread Clip in Their Wallet?

Apr 5, 2022 We looked at the origins of a strange tip after a reader sent in a question about it.
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