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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.
Audience, Person, Crowd

Do 90% of Americans Want Universal Background Checks for Gun Buys?

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Dan Evon
May 25, 2022 NBA Coach Steve Kerr called on legislators to pass H.R. 8 after another school shooting left 19 ...
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Clothing, Apparel, Shoe

Snopestionary: What Is 'The Great Replacement Theory?'

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Dan Evon
May 18, 2022 This is a white supremacist conspiracy theory that posits "global elites" are causing an "invasi ...
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Food, Flour, Powder

Will US States Send Free Baby Formula if You Call Enfamil or Similac?

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Dan Evon
May 18, 2022 As the rumor goes, the baby formula brands will ship free six-packs of 12-ounce cans to people w ...
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Person, Human, Helmet

Did Lil Wayne Tweet He Would 'Piss' in Mark Cuban's Mouth?

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Dan Evon
May 18, 2022 (Updated: Dec. 30, 2022) Well, that escalated quickly.
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Is Biden Preparing To Give Sovereignty of US to WHO?

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Dan Evon
May 17, 2022 The United States is working with the World Health Organization's 193 other members to prepare f ...
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Person, Human, Sunglasses

Did Kevin Costner Say Amber Heard Entered His Trailer Naked While Filming 2014 Movie?

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Dan Evon
May 17, 2022 A piece of decades-old unfounded gossip gained traction during Johnny Depp's defamation trial ag ...
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Were Australian Lawmakers Considering Ban on People Growing Food?

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Dan Evon
May 17, 2022 This claim is just the latest wrinkle in an oft-debunked conspiracy theory.
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Text, Document

Can US Parents Order Baby Formula From Amazon Canada?

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Dan Evon
May 16, 2022 Changing your location settings on Amazon doesn't mean much unless you can also change your ship ...
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Person, Human, Clothing

Does Photo Show Dr. Oz Groping Michelle Obama?

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Dan Evon
May 16, 2022 The fake photograph showing Mehmet Oz, a U.S. Senate candidate, and the former first lady builds ...
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Wood, Hardwood, Plywood

Does This Video Show a 'Perpetual' Marble Machine?

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Dan Evon
May 16, 2022 In this house, we obey the laws of thermodynamics!
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Person, Human, Car

Did Buffalo Shooting Suspect Attack Fox News in 'Manifesto'?

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Dan Evon
May 16, 2022 The screed mentioned the "Great Replacement Theory," a white supremacist narrative that has also ...
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baby formula at u.s. mexico border

Was Baby Formula Shipped to US-Mexico Border Amid Shortage?

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Dan Evon
May 13, 2022 Border officials are required by law to provide food for any minors in their custody.
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trey gowdy did not praise 2000 mules

Did Trey Gowdy Praise '2000 Mules'?

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Dan Evon
May 12, 2022 According to a viral meme, Gowdy attended a viewing of the film purporting to prove the 2020 pre ...
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does newprofilepic app steal data?

Is 'New Profile Pic' App a Russian Malware Scam?

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Dan Evon
May 11, 2022 (Updated: May 13, 2022) There's little evidence to suggest that this app is any more invasive in its collection of user ...
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baby formula shortage

Why Is There a Baby Formula Shortage?

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Dan Evon
May 10, 2022 Here's what we know about the current baby formula shortage in the United States.
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pregnancy tests do not contain plan b pills

No, Pregnancy Tests Do Not Contain Plan B Pills

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Dan Evon
May 10, 2022 Please, do not eat any part of a pregnancy test.
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witness farted johnny depp amber heard trial

Did Witness Fart Loudly While Testifying in Depp v. Heard Trial?

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Dan Evon
May 9, 2022 This rumor doesn't pass the smell test.
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Horse, Mammal, Animal

Did Kentucky Derby Winner Turn Down White House Invite?

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Dan Evon
May 9, 2022 (Updated: May 10, 2022) You may have heard this "horse's ass" joke before.
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No, New Pfizer Docs Don't Show That Vaccines Are Unsafe During Pregnancy

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Dan Evon
May 6, 2022 These so-called "Pfizer Docs" have been a source of several false claims.
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kevin samuels dead at 56

Is Kevin Samuels Dead? Friends, Family, Media Outlets Confirm News

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Dan Evon
May 6, 2022 Many people were skeptical about initial reports of Samuels' death.
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