Did the U.S. Government Lose Track of 1,475 Migrant Children?
26 May 2018 An official from Health and Human Services reported to a Senate subcommittee that 1,475 unaccompanied migrant children are unaccounted for.
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Did Tim Tebow Kneel During the National Anthem in Protest of Abortion?
26 May 2018 Tim Tebow and Colin Kaepernick are both famous for kneeling during football games, but in dramatically different contexts.
Did Christopher Columbus Seize, Sell, and Export Sex Slaves?
25 May 2018 A Facebook meme accurately describes some of Columbus's most brutal practices in the Caribbean.
Was a German Football Club Banned After Failing to Give a Nazi Salute?
25 May 2018 News reports of a German football club's getting banned in 1934 after failing to give the Nazi salute are real, but the team's actions were not in protest of the Third Reich.
Is the Navy Naming a Ship ‘USS Tig Ol Bitties’ After an Online Vote?
24 May 2018 A article joked that an online naming contest resulted in the Navy naming a ship the "USS Tig Ol Bitties," but it was just satire.
Did Meghan Markle’s Dog Accompany Queen Elizabeth to the Royal Wedding?
22 May 2018 Despite rumors, the queen did not escort Meghan Markle's rescued beagle Guy to the royal wedding.
Were Baseball Players Photographed Kneeling to Protest Lynchings in the 1950s?
8 November 2017 A prank web site user used a photograph from 1936 to gin up a "story" spoofing modern player protests.
Why Are NFL Players on the Sidelines for the National Anthem?
25 October 2016 For much of the NFL's history, players weren't present on the field during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Did Sgt. Gregory Hayes Kill Two Syrian Refugees for Raping His Daughter?
19 April 2016 A popular meme describes a purported act of vengeance for which we found no evidence whatsoever.
Does This Photograph Show a Praying Mantis Attacking a Hummingbird?
30 August 2016 An image of a hummingbird killed by a praying mantis is real, although what the picture captures is a relatively rare event.
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