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Dan Evon
Dan Evon

Dan Evon worked at Snopes between October 2014 and July 2022. 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.
Are weather maps being used for climate change scare-mongering?

No, Weather Maps Aren't Scare-Mongering About Climate Change

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Dan Evon
Jul 29, 2022 A NOAA spokesperson told Snopes that the point isn't to trick anyone or make the weather seem sc ...
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Can veterans' spouses get Florida teaching certificates without bachelor's degrees?

Can Veterans' Spouses Get Florida Teaching Certificates Without Degrees?

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Dan Evon
Jul 28, 2022 (Updated: Aug 2, 2022) A new law makes it easier for military veterans, but not their spouses, to obtain a teaching cer ...
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Person, Human, Astronaut

Is This an Astronaut Selfie from the International Space Station?

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Dan Evon
Jul 27, 2022 Astronauts have truly taken selfies outside of the ISS, but this photo?
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Air Conditioner, Appliance

Will Shading AC Unit With Canopy Lower Energy Bills?

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Dan Evon
Jul 26, 2022 While it is better for your AC unit to be in the shade, a canopy or an umbrella likely isn't eno ...
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Person, Human, Food

Were Klondike's 'Choco Tacos' Discontinued?

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Dan Evon
Jul 25, 2022 What would you do ... to keep buying this Klondike bar.
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Person, Human, Astronaut

Did NASA Warn Astronauts Not To Masturbate in Space?

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Dan Evon
Jul 22, 2022 Some news outlets definitely use sensational and misleading titles to generate clicks.
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Fake Trump statement wishes Biden well, because "nobody wants Kamala!"

Is This a Real Trump Statement About Biden's COVID-19 Diagnosis?

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Dan Evon
Jul 21, 2022 An image is spreading supposedly showing a statement by the former president wishing Biden a "sp ...
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Wood, Person, Human

Is This a Photo of Sand After Being Struck By Lightning?

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Dan Evon
Jul 21, 2022 It is a truly strange-looking formation.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is detained by U.S. Capitol Police Officers after participating in a sit in with activists from Center for Popular Democracy Action (CPDA) in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on July 19, 2022.

Here's Why AOC, Omar Were Arrested — But Not Handcuffed — at Abortion-Rights Protest

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Dan Evon
Jul 20, 2022 Some social media users noticed lawmakers such U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Oma ...
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Bicycle, Bike, Vehicle

'Brandon Falls' Added to Google Maps to Mock Biden's Bike Fall

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Dan Evon
Jul 19, 2022 Internet trolls have been "Bidening" at "Brandon Falls" in Delaware.
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Graggle Simpson

Who is 'Graggle Simpson'?

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Dan Evon
Jul 18, 2022 Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, Maggie, and ... Graggle?
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Is This 'Sky Hotel' Real?

Is This 'Sky Hotel' Real?

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Dan Evon
Jul 15, 2022 Don't hold your breath.
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Kelsey Plum with WNBA All-Star Game MVP trophy

Did WNBA MVP Kelsey Plum Receive a Trophy That Cost Only $18?

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Dan Evon
Jul 15, 2022 Many sports trophies, including those for the WNBA, are made by Tiffany & Co.
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New COVID-19 strain centaurus

Why Are People Calling COVID-19 Variant BA.2.75 'Centaurus'?

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Dan Evon
Jul 14, 2022 If enough people use a name to refer to something, who's to say that isn't what it's called?
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Super Patriot in MAD Magazine

Did MAD Magazine Publish 'Super Patriot' Cartoon in the 1960s?

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Dan Evon
Jul 14, 2022 So-called "Super Patriots" love their country, according to the illustration, while hating 93% o ...
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Did TikTok video reveal the right way to use BIC pocket lighters?

Did TikTok Video Reveal the Correct Way To Use BIC Lighters?

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Dan Evon
Jul 13, 2022 Everything you thought you knew about BIC lighters ... hasn't changed.
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Did Joe Biden Sell Oil to China?

Did Biden Sell Millions of Barrels of Oil to China?

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Dan Evon
Jul 12, 2022 The U.S. often exports oil to China — or overseas in general.
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No, this pic doesn't show a shirtless Hunter Biden with Melania Trump

No, This Pic Doesn't Show a Shirtless Hunter Biden with Melania Trump

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Dan Evon
Jul 11, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden's son was not photographed with former President Donald Trump's wife.
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The inventor of autocorrect died. The funnel will be held tomorrow.

Is the 'Inventor of Autocorrect Died' Sign Real?

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Dan Evon
Jul 8, 2022 (Updated: Jul 12, 2022) The funnel will be held tomato. Rest in peas.
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No, Biden Didn't Put Medal of Honor on Backwards

No, Biden Didn't Put Medal of Honor on Backwards

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Dan Evon
Jul 7, 2022 Perhaps a better question to ask: Should you be suspicious of low-quality, grainy footage of off ...
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