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David Emery
David Emery

David Emery is a West Coast-based writer and editor with 25 years of experience fact-checking rumors, hoaxes, and contemporary legends, first as a freelancer for About.com (1997-2016), and as a staff writer and editor for Snopes since July 2016. His varied media career has also included stints as a television writer, contributing editor of a (pre-internet) satirical newspaper, and newsroom librarian.
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Did Beauty Brand Dove Criticize 'The Whale' for Use of Fat Suit?

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David Emery
March 16, 2023 One of the soap brand's current slogans is "Together we can end appearance hate."
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euthanasia coaster

Did an Artist Design a 'Euthanasia Coaster' For Killing Passengers?

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David Emery
March 15, 2023 "It is a ride to the death."
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Does Pic Show 'The Rock' Wearing 'Keep America Trumpless' Shirt?

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David Emery
March 14, 2023 Digitally editing photographs is one way people try to put words in celebrities' mouths.
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was february 30 an actual date on the calendar

That Time Feb. 30 Was a Real Date on the Calendar

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David Emery
March 13, 2023 If you were born on a Leap Day and find that aggravating, imagine being born on a day that then ...
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did simpsons predict silicon valley bank crash

No, 'The Simpsons' Didn't Predict the Silicon Valley Bank Crash

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David Emery
March 12, 2023 The writers of "The Simpsons" are brilliant, but they did not foresee the March 2023 Silicon Val ...
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did einstein say the world will not be destroyed by those who do evil but by those who watch them

Did Einstein Say, 'The World Will Not Be Destroyed by Those Who Do Evil'?

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David Emery
March 11, 2023 Every now and then the internet gets something right.
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do freedom of information act requests show at least a dozen phone calls between nancy pelosi and ray epps

Did Pelosi Speak to Trump Supporter Ray Epps by Phone Before Jan. 6 Capitol Riot?

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David Emery
March 10, 2023 Epps was captured on video urging attendees of Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally to march on the Ca ...
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did elon musk tweet about planet of the apes

No, Elon Musk Didn't Say 'Planet of the Apes' Is a Stupid Movie

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David Emery
March 10, 2023 Twitter's CEO is a prolific, influential, and sometimes careless tweeter, which makes him a targ ...
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NATO sent their jet fighters & Helicopters to help Ukraine, they were attacked by Russian missile and not a single one escaped.

No, This Is NOT Footage of NATO Aircraft Being Attacked by Russian Missiles in Ukraine

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David Emery
March 9, 2023 Beware of people passing off video game simulations as actual combat footage.
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Is This Vintage '7-Up and Milk' Promotion Real?

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David Emery
March 6, 2023 Tastes change, what can we say?
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rumor: military units now searching for george soros who is missing.

No, George Soros Hasn't 'Gone Missing' in Geneva

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David Emery
March 5, 2023 The claim originated with a Twitter account known for fabricating breaking news stories.
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War itself is, of course, a form of madness. It's hardly a civilized pursuit. It's amazing how we spend so much time inventing devices to kill each other and so little time working on how to achieve peace.

Did Walter Cronkite Say War Is 'a Form of Madness'?

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David Emery
March 3, 2023 Cronkite, a veteran war correspondent and broadcast journalist, was once regarded as "the most t ...
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Does Marjorie Taylor Greene Only Have 3 Toes on Each Foot?

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David Emery
March 1, 2023 Thanks to photographic evidence, we can confirm that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has five toes o ...
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video shows volodymyr zelenskyy dancing in high heels, a cropped top and tight pants

Does Video Show Zelenskyy Dancing in High Heels?

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David Emery
Feb. 27, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a comic actor before he ran for political office.
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Two Million COSORI® Air Fryers Recalled by Atekcity Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

RECALL: Cosori Air Fryers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

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David Emery
Feb. 24, 2023 A wire connection in the air fryers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards, the company said.
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are oreo biscuits made with fat and pork milk?

Are Oreo Cookies Made with Pork and Forbidden to Muslims?

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David Emery
Feb. 24, 2023 A popular internet meme apparently convinced many social media users that Oreo cookies are made ...
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Did CDC Raise 'Lethal Exposure' Level of Vinyl Chloride Days Before Ohio Train Derailment?

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David Emery
Feb. 23, 2023 "I'm not a conspiracy theorist," said one tweet, "but why did the CDC update their profile for v ...
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did goldie hawn get her name from dj goldie

No, This Is Not How Goldie Hawn Got Her Name

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David Emery
Feb. 19, 2023 Hint: Goldie Hawn was born in 1945; DJ Goldie was born 20 years later.
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spanish dancer sea slug photographed in australia

Does This Photo Show a Real Sea Slug?

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David Emery
Feb. 18, 2023 Some have nicknamed this creature the "pizza of the sea," but we don't recommend eating it.
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rihanna super bowl halftime - was she wearing satanic pentagram symbol?

Did Rihanna Wear a 'Satanic' Pentagram During Her Super Bowl Halftime Show?

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David Emery
Feb. 13, 2023 Last we checked, a pentagram was a five-pointed star.
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