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Is Country Star Jason Aldean Launching His Own Music Channel?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov. 27, 2023 Rumors continue to swirl following Aldean's controversial music video, "Try That In A Small Town."
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An adult holds their arm in front of a child on a chairlift. The caption reads, "Safety Standards in the 1960s."

Is This an Actual Photo of a 1960s Chairlift With No Safety Bar?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov. 27, 2023 Some chairlifts today don’t have safety bars either, according to a 2023 Outside Magazine article.
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No, Ben Stiller Is Not Dead

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 27, 2023 The rumor of the comedian's supposed death spread from unreliable "news" sites to social media.
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Did 90-Year-Old William Shatner Say This About Going to Space?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 27, 2023 Known for his role as Captain Kirk on “Star Trek,” the actor went into space for real in 2021.
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Are the Pyramids So Old Even King Tut Might Have Considered Them Ancient?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 26, 2023 Known as the “boy king,” Tutankhamun died mysteriously at the age of 19.
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A rumor said that Jeff Daniels agreed to only be paid $50,000 for Dumb and Dumber while Jim Carrey agreed to $7 million.

Did Jeff Daniels Accept $50K To Co-Star in 'Dumb and Dumber,' While Jim Carrey Took Home $7M?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 26, 2023 A rumor about Carrey being paid around 140 times more than his co-star circulated on Reddit in A ...
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Will a Goldfish Kept in a Dark Room Eventually Turn White?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 25, 2023 The ornamental fish get their namesake hue from a number of factors, including genetics and diet.
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Did Zoo Separate Parrots After They Chanted 'Let's Go Brandon'?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 25, 2023 In 2021, the phrase "Let's go Brandon" surfaced as a way for Republicans to express displeasure ...
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Did Greta Thunberg Call for Women To Stop Using Vibrators To Help Save the Planet?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov. 24, 2023 A viral video claimed Thunberg said, "Finger yourself or ask your friends to do it."
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Did Israeli Soldiers Stage the Capture of a Hamas Fighter Seen in Fox News Footage?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov. 24, 2023 (Updated: Nov. 27, 2023) Pro-Palestinian accounts on social media shared footage of a Fox News clip they claimed showed t ...
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No, Disney World Did Not Remove Cinderella Castle Overnight

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 24, 2023 Removing a very large castle in one night is a bit too magical, even for Disney.
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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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A Latina woman wearing a black outfit is on the left. On the right, a white woman wearing a black outfit has been photoshopped into the image.

Did Billie Eilish Replace Jenna Ortega in 'Wednesday'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov. 22, 2023 An article making the claim was published the day before news broke that Ortega was not expected ...
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Tate McRae Had More Monthly Spotify Listeners Than Beyoncé in November 2023?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Nov. 22, 2023 "Women can be successful at the same time, stop pitting them against each other," one X user com ...
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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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Does Video Show Israeli Soldiers Detaining 5-Year-Old Palestinian Boy in November 2023?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Nov. 22, 2023 "Now they are arresting children in name of self defence. Shame," one comment on X read.
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Did Elon Musk Ban Disney From Advertising on X?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 22, 2023 No, Musk is not implementing a "no wokeness allowed" policy for advertisers.
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Is This a Real Photo of Jimmy Carter Sledding at Camp David?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 21, 2023 Presidents are allowed to have fun, too.
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A false rumor said that Sheryl Underwood was leaving The Talk after making CBS furious for her creation of keto gummies for weight loss.

Is Sheryl Underwood Leaving 'The Talk' After Making CBS 'Furious' for Endorsing Weight Loss Gummies?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov. 21, 2023 An online article purportedly published by People magazine said Underwood had "shocked everyone ...
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Did Travis Kelce Respond to Taylor Swift Engagement Rumors, as Videos Claim?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov. 21, 2023 The clips surfaced after Kelce followed Swift to Argentina for her concert on Nov. 11.
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