Were Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Created as an ‘Anti-Masturbatory Morning Meal’?
Numerous websites exaggerated the role of J.H. Kellogg's odd beliefs about sexual health in the creation of the breakfast cereal.
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Is This a Photo of a Man Feeding a Polar Bear?
Nikolai Machulyak was a bit of a local celebrity in Siberia due to his frequent encounters with polar bears.
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Does ‘Maga’ Mean ‘Easily Fooled Idiot’ in Nigerian Pidgin?
Words in different languages do tend to have different meanings.
Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.
Did Donald Trump Tweet That He Loves the Chinese People Like He Loves Melania or Ivanka?
Sometimes it's difficult distinguishing which tweets are real and which are fake.
Did an EU Official Recommend Adding ‘Jewish-Made’ Warning Labels to Products?
Right-leaning U.S. websites grossly misrepresented advice given to the European Court of Justice in the summer of 2019.
Did a Pico Jackfruit Snake Bite Cause a Gruesome Hand Injury?
Source: “A finger or entire hand may have to be amputated three to four days after the bite."
Did Former U.S. President Barack Obama Wear an ‘RIP Epstein’ T-Shirt?
The former commander-in-chief isn't exactly known for wearing flashy, graphic tees.
Is This What an Igloo Looks Like When You Build a Fire Inside?
We know this much: It is indeed possible to build a fire in an igloo for warmth and illumination.
Did a Trump Official Move to Change the Poem on the Statue of Liberty?
The sonnet on the Statue of Liberty welcomes the "huddled masses."
Does Amazon Rent Out College Textbooks?
College-conscious readers asked about a potential money-saving program in August 2019.
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Conspiracy: Jeffrey Epstein ‘Body Double’ Photos Explained
Comparing a 15-year-old photo and a photo of a corpse may not be the best foundation for a conspiracy theory.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Did ‘Fox and Friends’ Call Fred Rogers an ‘Evil, Evil Man’?
The segment prompted numerous rebuttals condemning the "maliciousness of the attack" on the legacy of the children's TV host.
Clinton Body Bags
Decades-old political rumor claims Bill Clinton quietly did away with several dozen people who possessed incriminating evidence about him.
Do the Oldest and Weakest Wolves Really Lead the Pack?
A photograph of a wolf pack is commonly shared with an inaccurate description of the behavior of wolves.