Did this Woman Really Discover What ‘the Universe is Made of’?
We look deeply at viral claims about Cecilia Payne, one of the most influential and overlooked female astronomers in the history of science.
By Alex Kasprak
Did Rick Perry Fall For A Years-Old Social Media Privacy Hoax?
Posting a "legal notice" to a social media account has no real effect on the social platform, either.
Is Tom Selleck a Trump Supporter?
As it turns out, Tom Selleck is not the same person as Jon Voight.
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Can Algae Poison a Dog?
Several groups of organisms that produce algal blooms also produce potentially deadly toxins.
Did AG Barr Visit Jeffrey Epstein’s Prison Before His Apparent Suicide?
The claim comes from someone whose stated expertise on the topic is that in 1992 he repeatedly visited the same prison Epstein would be held in before the latter died in 2019.
Did Trump Pose With a ‘Thumbs-Up’ Next to a Baby Orphaned in the El Paso Massacre?
The infant’s parents died shielding the baby from the gunman’s bullets.
Did Trump Hire ‘Fake Nurses’ to Pose With Him During His Visit to Dayton?
A “friend of a friend” does not a compelling source make.
Did Only 1.4 Percent of White Americans Own Slaves in 1860?
Just because a statistic gets cited a lot in memes doesn’t make it correct.
Did Fox Host Brian Kilmeade Say the Term ‘Invasion’ Is ‘Not Anti-Hispanic. It’s a Fact’?
The "Fox and Friends" host was defending President Donald Trump’s rhetoric against claims of racism.
Do Photos Show Boys in ‘Team Mitch’ Shirts Choking and Kissing AOC Cutout?
The photos were taken at “Kentucky's biggest political picnic.”
Was Dayton Mass Shooter a Self-Described ‘Pro-Satan Leftist Who Supported Elizabeth Warren’?
The accused Dayton gunman promoted several progressive causes and candidates.