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Did Obama Sign Executive Order Banning the Pledge of Allegiance in Schools Nationwide?

Umimaginative fake news publishers have recycled an old hoax about President Obama's banning the Pledge...

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Shop the sale to help us clean house and earn a Snopes membership.

Gun Advertised for Sale in Facebook Group that Sought to ‘Dox’ Psaki

According to commerce policies stated by Meta, Facebook's parent company, the sale of firearms is...

‘#DoxxPsaki’: Facebook Group Seeks Jen Psaki’s Home Address

One user in the pro-Trump Facebook group commented, "We've been too reasonable for too long....

Now Open – Our Very Own Snopes Bookstore

You can now shop for books, support Snopes and local bookstores – all at the...

The Origins of ‘Taps’

An old rumor tells of how the "Taps" military bugle song supposedly originated from a...

President’s Day Message to Our Readers

Snopestionary: What Is ‘Troll Bait’?

A quick primer on troll bait and why you shouldn't take it.

We’re launching ‘OnTheIssues’ Today

Snopes kicks off election year with the launch of a newsletter to demystify/debunk politics with...

Snopestionary: Misinformation vs. Disinformation

Both words refer to false information, but one type is more insidious than the other.

What We Learned This Year, and What’s Next for Snopes

Revisit some unforgettable moments with our recap of 2021, and get caught up on the...

No, Amazon Didn’t Fire Workers Who Didn’t Clock Out After Getting Buried in Rubble

The claim originated on a website known for satirizing current events.