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Did Pope Francis Really Tweet This Praise of the Middle Finger?

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Nur Ibrahim
Feb 2, 2023 Twitter got a taste of the bird through papal musings.
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Facebook ads falsely claimed that some allegations against Dolly Parton had been confirmed.

Dolly Parton 'Allegations' Ads, CBD Gummies Claims Are False

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The Damn Those Pesky Facts Quotes Meme showed eight quotes about Christianity and religion from Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Thomas Paine, and James Madison.

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How Old Is Punxsutawney Phil?

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Hunter Biden's attorneys sent requests to open federal and state investigations over the laptop, also sending additional correspondence to the IRS and Tucker Carlson at Fox News.

Hunter Biden's Lawyer Requests Investigations over Laptop

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A rumor said that Walmart was going to begin charging for carts.

Walmart Responds to Rumor It's Charging for Carts

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Feb 1, 2023 A person in a TikTok video that had millions of views said, "Starting Feb. 1, Walmart is going t ...
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Hellmann's Mayonnaise had not been discontinued worldwide.

Hellmann's Mayo Discontinued in South Africa, Not the US

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Does a Florida Law Impose Felony Charges on Educators Using Unapproved Books?

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Feb 1, 2023 A new Florida law, HB 1467, places restrictions on what books can be displayed in a classroom li ...
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