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Did Mel Gibson Decline a $35M Role in Rob Reiner's Upcoming Movie?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec. 12, 2023 "Can't handle his wokeness," Gibson supposedly said.
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Yep, This Is a Real (and Stunning) Image of the Sun

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 12, 2023 "The Sun is NOT ok right now …” read one social media post.
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Is This a Real Pic of Painter Bob Ross in the Military?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec. 11, 2023 It may be hard to imagine the soft-spoken TV artist as a drill sergeant in Cold War Alaska, but ...
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Did 'Roseanne's Show' Break 'The View's' Daytime Viewership Record?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec. 11, 2023 Follow-up question: What show, exactly?
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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 video appeared to show former Democratic presidential candidate and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton talking about Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Clinton and a supposed hitman named climate change.

Did Hillary Clinton Threaten Epstein Accusers with a 'Hit Man'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 11, 2023 We uncovered the facts behind a doctored video and remarks Clinton made about climate change in ...
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Video of People Chanting '[Expletive] Joe Biden' at Army-Navy Game Is Fake

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Dec. 11, 2023 The football game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen took place on Dec. 9, 2023.
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Pic Allegedly Showing Armed Israeli Soldier Confronting Palestinian Family Is 20+ Years Old

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Dec. 11, 2023 The viral image has been shared online for at least two decades. Here's what we know and don't k ...
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Is 'Moana' Disney's First Transgender Princess?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec. 11, 2023 A satirical article claims she transitions "from a girl to a boy" in an upcoming sequel to the 2 ...
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Yes, Alex Jones' X Account Was Reinstated by Elon Musk

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 11, 2023 The founder of conspiracy theory website InfoWars was banned from Twitter (currently known as X) ...
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Viral Video Does Not Show Indonesia's Mount Marapi Erupting in December 2023

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Dec. 11, 2023 Mount Marapi and Mount Merapi are two different volcanoes located in Indonesia. The video shows ...
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A rumor said that the liquid in snow globes was dangerous to pets and children.

Do Snow Globes Contain Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol That's Dangerous to Pets?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 10, 2023 Here's what we know about the clear liquid that's inside snow globes and its purported risks to ...
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Did the 'Harry Potter' Cast Really Party at a Rave in the '90s?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Dec. 9, 2023 Possibly the most British photos you'll see today.
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Aerial Pic Shows Golden Gate Park in San Francisco?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 9, 2023 A vibrantly green oasis is seen sandwiched by an urban cityscape.
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Was Crisco Invented for Use as a Submarine Lubricant?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 9, 2023 Some rumors claim a German chemist invented Crisco shortening to lubricate Germany's U-boat fleet.
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A rumor said that Candace Owens threw Joy Behar off of The View on her first day of co-hosting duties.

Did Candace Owens Throw Joy Behar Off 'The View' On Her 1st Day as Co-Host?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 8, 2023 "The dramatic incident unfolded during a lively discussion on a hot-button topic," an online art ...
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A quote shared on X claimed that actor Mark Wahlberg had told Hollywood celebrities including Alec Baldwin and others if you don't like the USA, please leave and take your comrades with you.

Did Mark Wahlberg Tell Fellow Celebs, 'If You Don't Like the USA, Please Leave'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 8, 2023 A rumor shared on X said that Wahlberg had also named Barbra Streisand, Matt Damon, Oprah Winfre ...
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Is This a Real Photo of Elon Musk Holding a 'Trump Won' Flag?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec. 8, 2023 The X (formerly Twitter) CEO made headlines for telling off advertisers, but this photo claims h ...
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Was Eiffel Tower Lit Up in Pink for Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday 2' Album Release?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 8, 2023 The album was released on Dec. 8, 2023.
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Did the Flat Earth Society Post on Facebook It Has 'Members All Around the Globe'?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 8, 2023 The group's mission is to "promote and initiate discussion of Flat Earth theory."
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