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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.
Sea, Ocean, Water

Is 'Chicama' the World's Only Legally Protected Wave?

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Dan Evon
June 14, 2022 A genuine photo? The longest wave series in the world? We had questions.
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Animal, Mammal, Dog

Does 'Sugar' the Horse Lie Down to Avoid Work?

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Dan Evon
June 13, 2022 Neigh.
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coors light slime

Coors Light Recall: Here's What We Know

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Dan Evon
June 13, 2022 Molson Coors has issued a voluntary recall for Coors Light and Keystone Light products manufactu ...
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Zoo, Animal, Theme Park

What Is the US Border Enforcement Zone?

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Dan Evon
June 13, 2022 The authority of border patrol agents extends way beyond the southern border.
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Did USDA Predict Eggs Will Cost $12 Per Dozen in Fall 2022?

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Dan Evon
June 9, 2022 We're not sure if this rumor originated with bad math or bad faith.
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paul pelosi dui charges dropped?

Paul Pelosi's DUI Charges Dropped? Unfounded Rumor Goes Viral

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Dan Evon
June 8, 2022 (Updated: June 9, 2022) It's amazing what you can claim when you have no standard of evidence.
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how to spot a deepfake

How to Spot a Deepfake

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Dan Evon
June 8, 2022 For starters, don't believe everything you see. 
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orangutan grabs man at zoo

Orangutan Grabs Man at Zoo. Here's What We Know

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Dan Evon
June 7, 2022 A video of an orangutan grabbing a zoo visitor who got too close to its cage went viral in June ...
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brice cromwell bp executive blames biden for high gas prices

Did a BP Oil Exec Named Brice Cromwell Blame Biden for High Gas Prices?

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Dan Evon
June 6, 2022 One way to give undue weight to a political opinion is to pretend that it originated with a cred ...
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Clothing, Apparel, Person

Was 'The Sound of Silence' Inspired by Art Garfunkel's Blind Friend, Sandy Greenberg?

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Dan Evon
June 6, 2022 A Facebook post about the song's opening line "Hello darkness, my old friend?" went viral in the ...
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in new 2022 quarter washington is facing to the right instead of left

Does Washington Face Opposite Direction on 2022 US Quarter?

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Dan Evon
June 2, 2022 While some suggested the new quarter reflects modern society turning its back on God, this desig ...
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oak park river forest high school

No, This Illinois High School Isn't Set To Implement Race-Based Grading

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Dan Evon
June 1, 2022 This rumor originated with a "local" news website that is part of a so-called "pink slime" news ...
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jacob albarado at robb elementary school

Did Border Patrol Officer Jacob Albarado Kill the Uvalde School Shooter?

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Dan Evon
May 31, 2022 Albarado truly rushed to the scene when he heard that there was a shooting at his daughter's sch ...
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The 'Starbucks Cup-Size Scam' Video Is an Old Internet Prank

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Dan Evon
May 31, 2022 It is apparently worth repeating: Different sized cups hold different amounts of liquid.
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Text

Were Ukraine's Colors Added to Pride Flag?

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Dan Evon
May 31, 2022 Ukrainian is still not a sexuality.
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ted cruz

Is America the 'Safest Country on Earth'?

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Dan Evon
May 27, 2022 After 19 children were killed in the 27th U.S. school shooting of 2022, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz from ...
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randy fine elementary school children

Rep. Randy Fine Didn't Say He Would Sacrifice Children To Preserve 2nd Amendment

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Dan Evon
May 27, 2022 The Florida state representative is a fervent defender of the 2nd Amendment, but he did not twee ...
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threats against black people at walmart

Rumors of Threat Against Black People at Walmart Unfounded, Police Say

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Dan Evon
May 26, 2022 A piece of copypasta spread baseless rumors around social media.
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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did Justice Burger Call Gun Lobby's Take on 2nd Amendment a Fraud on the American Public?

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Dan Evon
May 26, 2022 Warren Burger was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Richard Nixon in 1969.
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beto o'rourke confronts greg abbott after school shooting

Beto to Abbott: 'You Are Doing Nothing' About School Shootings

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Dan Evon
May 25, 2022 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke sharply criticized current Texas Gov. Greg Abbo ...
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