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Published Sept. 17, 2019

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U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump's Border Wall?

Sept. 16, 2019 A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Tr ...
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Is This Shopping Aisle Empty Due to Socialism?

Sept. 17, 2019 Supermarkets frequently run low on supplies during natural disasters.
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Did AOC Say Democrats Will 'Eliminate Oil and Gas After We Take the White House Back'?

Sept. 17, 2019 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?

July 18, 2018 Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for ...
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Concept piece showing asbestos alongside safety goggles and a mask.

Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?

June 11, 2018 The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while l ...
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What's in the 'Pulp Fiction' Briefcase?

July 11, 1997 The question of what the briefcase sought by the main characters in 'Pulp Fiction' contained is ...
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Is It Even Possible to Connect Netflix' '13 Reasons Why' to Teen Suicide?

Sept. 17, 2019 It’s impossible to conduct truly causal research on media consumption and suicide.
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By Snopes Staff