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Businesses are the classic whipping-boys of urban legendry, and the bigger they are, the more they get whipped. Seems like they can't do anything right — they're run by people who abuse their customers, cheat the public, commit astounding marketing blunders, mistranslate their own advertisements, and donate money to organizations of dubious repute.
A rumor said that Delta Air Lines was offering remote and work from home customer service job positions with free flights for new hires.

Is Delta Air Lines Hiring for Remote Customer Service Jobs at $34 an Hour?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 15, 2023 The ads for the job listings also promised that new hires would receive "free flights."
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Online users discussed how Hobby Lobby was selling a shotgun shell ammunition and gun or firearm-themed Christmas ornament.

Did Hobby Lobby Sell a 'Shotgun Shell Ornament' for Christmas in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 14, 2023 Snopes received reader mail asking if it was true that the Christian-owned company was selling a ...
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Online ads appeared to claim that Five Guys would be closing down all restaurant locations or going out of business or going bankrupt in 2024.

Is Five Guys Closing Down All Restaurant Locations in 2024, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 11, 2023 Reference.com appeared to report via advertising in 2023 that the Five Guys burger chain would b ...
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A rumor said that Starbucks had lost 12 billion dollars due to boycotts and its purported support for Israel.

Did Starbucks Lose $12B from Boycotts 'Due to Its Support for Israel'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 7, 2023 Snopes examined the evidence behind allegations that Starbucks lost market value due to the comp ...
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A rumor said that USPS would be temporarily suspending mail services in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

USPS Did Not Suspend All Services in Pennsylvania and Ohio in November 2023

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 30, 2023 A curious headline about the U.S. Postal Service led some users to believe that mail service had ...
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Is This Headline About Yelp's 'Racist Behavior' Tag Increasing Business Real?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 29, 2023 In case you were wondering how easy it is to make up a "fact" on the internet.
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A white girl with red hair in pigtails smiles on a red sign. Behind it is another sign that says Wendy's.

No, These Popular Chain Restaurants Weren't Closing in 2023

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov. 28, 2023 Don't believe everything Facebook ads tell you.
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Facebook and Instagram ads falsely claimed that Wendy's would be closing all of its restaurant locations.

Is Wendy's Closing All Restaurant Locations, as Announced in Late 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 27, 2023 Facebook and Instagram ads displayed this purported news with a picture of Wendy's founder, Dave ...
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A rumor in Facebook and Instagram ads claimed that Wendy's was going to be closing all restaurant locations, going out of business or going bankrupt.

Is Wendy's Closing All Locations, as Announced in Late 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 24, 2023 Websites appeared to report in late 2023 via Facebook and Instagram ads that Wendy's had plans t ...
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Target CEO Admits the Company Is 'Too Woke'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov. 22, 2023 The company takes a step back due to "serious safety threats" in reaction to Pride merch line.
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Has Hobby Lobby Stopped Selling Hanukkah Merchandise?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 22, 2023 We spoke to a representative of the American arts-and-crafts retail chain for the answer.
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Crown Royal's Purple Bag Project to pack a bag for US troops is a real and legitimate offer and is not a scam.

Legit: Crown Royal's 'Purple Bag Project' for US Troops Is Not a Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 17, 2023 Readers asked us about this offer via email in November 2023. We found that it was legitimately ...
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A rumor said that Hobby Lobby had discontinued its Jewish and Hanukkah merchandise.

Did Hobby Lobby Discontinue Hanukkah Merchandise?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 14, 2023 This wouldn't be the first time that the American arts-and-crafts retailer and its Christian own ...
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Olive Garden is not closing all restaurants and store locations, going bankrupt or going out of business for other reasons, despite ads seen on Facebook and Instagram.

Is Olive Garden Closing Down All Restaurant Locations, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 14, 2023 The website Investing.com appeared to report via Facebook ads that the Olive Garden Italian rest ...
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A rumor said that Cracker Barrel was going to be shutting down, closing its doors, going out of business or possibly filing for bankruptcy.

Is Cracker Barrel Closing Down for Good, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 10, 2023 The website Investing.com appeared to report via Facebook ads that the Cracker Barrel Old Countr ...
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Olive Garden is not closing all restaurants and store locations, going bankrupt or going out of business for other reasons, despite ads seen on Facebook and Instagram.

Is Olive Garden Closing All Locations, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 10, 2023 Investing.com appeared to report in late 2023 via Facebook ads that Olive Garden would be closin ...
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A story of a Taco Bell manager and a $2 dollar bill has been making the rounds online for decades.

Did a Taco Bell Manager Once Refuse a Customer's $2 Bill?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 9, 2023 A 1993 Usenet forum post told the tale of a Taco Bell employee and his manager who refused to be ...
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Cracker Barrel is not closing all restaurants and store locations, going bankrupt or going out of business for other reasons, despite ads seen on Facebook and Instagram.

Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Closing All Locations, as Announced in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 8, 2023 Investing.com appeared to report in late 2023 via Facebook ads that Cracker Barrel Old Country S ...
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Did Elon Musk Say 'It's Time To Put Bill Gates in Prison'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct. 27, 2023
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Did Tweets from Elon Musk Cause Anheuser-Busch to Lose $1B?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct. 18, 2023 It wouldn't be the first time Musk's Twitter use sent ripples through the stock market.
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