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The urban legend and the joke are often separated by a fine line. The very same tale can be either one, with the only distinction being whether it is related as a true story or an obvious bit of fictional humor. We present here for your enjoyment legends with a humorous bent that also circulate widely as jokes, and other assorted bits of amusing netlore.
John F. Kennedy

About That Salacious 'Book Report' on JFK

Written by:
David Mikkelson
June 8, 2021 A purported kid's "book report" on U.S. President John F. Kennedy precociously relates little mo ...
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Person, Human, Clothing

Did Eric Carle Say Publishers Made Him Add Stomachache Scene to 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 28, 2021 Carle allegedly said the scene "compromised the book."
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Equestrian, Horse, Person

Did Kentucky Derby Winner Turn Down White House Invitation?

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 4, 2021 The great thing about this joke is that you can repeat it every year, regardless of who is in th ...
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Ted Nugent has COVID-19, but the Kid Rock story was satire.

Did Ted Nugent Summon Kid Rock to 'Pass the Torch'?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
April 24, 2021 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Person, Human, Chair

Is This Photo of an Automobile 'Neck Belt' from the 1960s Real?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
April 14, 2021 It's hard to imagine how anyone might think wearing a seat belt around one's neck is a good idea.
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Text, Person, Human

Is This 'Dog Weiner' Pink Crayon Real?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
April 9, 2021 Nobody wants this.
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Is it snowing on April Fools' Day?

Is It Snowing?

Written by:
Dan Evon
April 1, 2021 It's smart to be skeptical on April Fools', but this got weird.
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Is Teletubbies launching its own cryptocurrency

Is the Teletubbies 'TubbyCoin' a Real Cryptocurrency?

Written by:
Dan Evon
April 1, 2021 Move over Dogecoin, TubbyCoin is here to deposit some hugs.
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5G horse

Is a '5G Energy Horse' Stalking a Family?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
March 12, 2021 At the very least, it should be several times faster than a 4G horse.
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delorean time machine flux capacitor

Does O'Reilly Auto Parts Advertise Flux Capacitors?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
March 9, 2021 A flux capacitor was the key component of Dr. Emmett Brown's DeLorean time machine in "Back to t ...
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Did Allen Iverson Say He Spent $40K at TGI Friday's, Not a Strip Club?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec. 24, 2020 An alleged quote from the NBA star has amused internet users for years.
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Does Scotland Give Its National Snow Plow Fleet Funny Names?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec. 15, 2020 Not to worry, "Spready Mercury" is hard at work, keeping Scotland's roads clear.
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Did 'Hugh Mann' Write an Article Debunking Alien Theories?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Dec. 15, 2020 Jokes can feel alien to some.
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Is Coca-Cola Selling Helium Soda?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
Oct. 30, 2020 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Is Disneyland Abandoning California, Moving to Texas?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
Sept. 8, 2020 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Did Federal Troops Tear-Gas the Yankees?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
Aug. 3, 2020 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Did Trump Cut Meals on Wheels Because the Elderly 'Just Die Anyway'?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
July 1, 2020 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Is This an Antifa Credit Card?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
June 13, 2020 An ANTIFAmily credit card is a joke with no actual connection to the Antifa movement.
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Is ProtestJobs.com a Real Service for Hiring Protesters?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 31, 2020 "Most in the FAKE NEWS media will claim there's no such thing as a paid liberal protester."
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fitzgerald letter

Was This Letter Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in Quarantine?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 4, 2020 Apparently all jokes need disclaimers.
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