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.

Drawing, Art, Person

Did Artist Draw Soccer Stars Ronaldo and Messi at Same Time?

16 September 2021

Who needs a computer printer when you've got DP Trương's talent?

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Face, Person, Human

Did Chris Evans Wear a ‘Keep America Trumpless’ Shirt?

15 September 2021

No, but the "Captain America" actor did once refer to the former president as a...

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Flag, Symbol, Suit

Did Biden Take Photo with Kids in Trump Hats?

15 September 2021

Biden reportedly said: "I believe in liking people even if they don’t like you."

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Person, Human, Clothing

Jason Derulo Didn’t Fall Down Met Gala Stairs

14 September 2021

He didn't fall down last year or the year before, either.

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Text, Plant, Jar

Did Ivermectin Win a Nobel Prize?

8 September 2021

Ivermectin is not a treatment for COVID-19. The prize was awarded to the scientists who...

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Person, Human, Audience

Did Texas Enact a Dress Code for Women?

7 September 2021

A routine review of content labeled satire.

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Nature, Outdoors, Cumulus

Pic of Soldier Kneeling in the Clouds Dates to 2017

7 September 2021

A years-old instance of pareidolia found new meaning in August 2021.

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Turtle, Sea Life, Reptile

Speedy Tortoise Video is Digital Art

7 September 2021

Vernon James Manlapaz creates "short magical videos."

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Person, Human, Helmet

Did Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Get New ‘Handmaid’ Uniforms?

3 September 2021

Under Texas' new law, citizens can sue anyone who performs, funds, or helps a person...

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Person, Human, Art

Who Said ‘For True Patriots To Be Silent, Is Dangerous’?

3 September 2021

Rep. Lauren Boebert attributed this quote to President John Adams, but it was actually said...

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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did Biden Visit Tree of Life Synagogue?

3 September 2021

Eleven people were murdered by a white supremacist at the Tree of Life Synagogue in...

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Person, Human, Tie

Was ‘Diversity Day’ Episode of ‘The Office’ Canceled?

2 September 2021

To "assume" makes an ass out of "u" and the media.

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