Dan Evon

Dan Evon is a Chicago-based writer who has been sifting through the sludge of social media since 2009. Prior to joining the editorial staff at Snopes.com, he was the editor-in-chief of Social News Daily, a senior writer for The Inquisitr, and covered motorcycle racing for All About Bikes Magazine.

Person, Human, Musician

Juneteenth Photographs from the Earliest Celebrations

18 June 2021

Juneteenth officially became a National Holiday in June 2021, but it has been celebrated for...

Article

Did Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola Snub Cause the Company to Lose Billions?

Did Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola Snub Cost the Company Billions?

18 June 2021

Correlation isn't causation, but it is a coincidence.

Fact Check

Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did Macron Scold Biden at NATO Summit?

18 June 2021

Single photographs can be misinterpreted easily.

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Wildlife, Animal, Mammal

Is This Hairy Frog Real?

17 June 2021

There is such thing as a hairy frog, but this?

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Person, Human, Suit

Is George Clooney’s ‘Convict Trump’ Shirt Real?

17 June 2021

T-shirt companies frequently photoshop celebrities into their merchandise.

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Irish Spring soap works as a fly repellent?

Does Irish Spring Soap Repel Flies?

17 June 2021

If it worked as well as people say it does, why don't they sell Irish...

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A video of a hummingbird "slapping" a bee in slow motion is frequently shared on social media.

Watch a Hummingbird Slap a Bee in Slow Motion

17 June 2021

The fiery throated hummingbird beats its wings close to 100 times per second.

Article

Person, Human, Text

There’s No Evidence Cloe Giani Giavazzi Died From COVID Vaccine

16 June 2021

A news report about a 12-year-old tennis star's death was repurposed to create fear over...

Article

Ostrich

Have Ostriches Pulled Off Their Own Heads?

16 June 2021

We wanted to bury our heads in the sand after watching this video.

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Dance Pose, Leisure Activities, Stage

No, Disney World Employees Aren’t Left on a Bench if They Die in Costume

15 June 2021

The term "creepypasta" refers to a short piece of horror-fiction that is oft-repeated on the...

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Person, Human, Face

André the Giant and the 16-Second Fart

15 June 2021

André the Giant's "Princess Bride" co-star Cary Elwes wrote about this "veritable symphony of gastric...

Article

Person, Human, Costume

Was ‘Batman’ Star Adam West Kicked Out of an Orgy for Staying in Character?

15 June 2021

Batman's sex life became a hot topic on social media in June 2021.

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