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A rumor said that Taliban flags were waved at a pro-Palestine demonstration on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in October 2023.

Were Taliban Flags Waved at a Pro-Palestine Demonstration at Florida Atlantic University?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct. 17, 2023 "Florida Atlantic University students parade the Taliban flag during a pro-Palestine protest," o ...
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Two people in mouse costumes are standing in a room. The person on the left has their hands on their hips and is wearing a male costume: a silver shirt with a black button down, blue pants, and silver shoes. The person on the right is wearing a female costume: white dress with a blue sash tied aorund its waist, silver shoes, black tights, and a white ribbon.

Are Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Getting a Divorce?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 17, 2023 "No no no why not Mickey and Minnie," one person commented on a TikTok post about the claim.
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Did Waka Flocka Flame Endorse Trump's 2024 Presidential Campaign?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Oct. 17, 2023 The rapper's political messaging has been inconsistent, to say the least.
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Does TikTok Video Show Zendaya Being Brutally Beaten?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 17, 2023 "I actually feel for whoever it is, people only care if it's Zendaya or not," one X user pointed ...
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Viral Video Shows Anti-Netanyahu Protest After Hamas Took Hostages?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 17, 2023 Israelis have protested Netanyahu’s government on many different occasions.
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Does Video Show Biden Arriving in Israel in October 2023?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 17, 2023 "They always roll out the red carpet?" one X user asked under the viral video.
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A fake BBC News TV broadcast screenshot claimed that former US President Donald Trump called Marjorie Taylor Green a sasquatch.

Did Trump Call US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a 'Sasquatch'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct. 16, 2023 According to a purported BBC News screenshot shared on X, former U.S. President Donald Trump cam ...
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Were 50% of People in Palestine Children, as of Mid-2023?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 16, 2023 Many of the victims in the Israel-Hamas War of 2023 have been under the age of 18.
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Flowers blooming in Antarctica?

Are Flowers Blooming in Antarctica Because of Global Warming?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct. 16, 2023 A striking image posted on X went viral, sparking a broader conversation about global warming.
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Will Smith Filed for Divorce from Jada Pinkett Smith After She Admitted She Loved Tupac More?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 16, 2023 The video was posted after Pinkett Smith revealed in an NBC interview in October 2023 that she a ...
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Israel Offered 'Free Therapy' with BetterHelp Co. for Those 'Affected by the War'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 16, 2023 (Updated: Oct. 17, 2023) In the wake of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel in October 2023, the country’s official X accoun ...
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A rumor claimed that Guy Fieri had banned Whoopi Goldberg from his restaurants and said she's toxic.

Guy Fieri Banned Whoopi Goldberg from His Restaurants, Saying 'She's Toxic'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct. 16, 2023 "According to the celebrity chef, she’s 'toxic' – a term usually reserved for questionable lefto ...
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Was Nelson Mandela on US Terror Watchlist Until 2008?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 16, 2023 For decades, the anti-apartheid leader was considered a possible communist threat.
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Authentic Video of Tourists Watching a Volcano Erupt in Iceland?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 15, 2023 "This is what you call a suicide tour," one comment on YouTube read.
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A white woman wearing a silver coat-dress and boots holds a hand outside her right hand. In her left hand, she holds a mic. Next to her is a large castle with a sign on it that says 50.

'Taylor Swift Eras Ride' Coming to Disney World?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 13, 2023 "Taylor Swift is the most searched person in the world right now," a Mouse Trap News article said.
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A video purportedly showed a man waving a Palestinian flag in New York traffic on the Long Island Expressway, but in reality the flag was that of Puerto Rico.

Video Does Not Show Palestinian Flag Being Waved in Stopped Traffic on New York Interstate

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct. 13, 2023 "This is not something happening somewhere else. It’s happening here," a misinformed Facebook us ...
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A white man wearing sunglasses stands amongst a crowd.

Whoopi Goldberg Sues Gordon Ramsay for Throwing Her Out of His Restaurant?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 12, 2023 "Great job Gordon," one Facebook user commented.
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Ricky Gervais Exposed Tom Hanks' 'Disappointment' Over Gervais 'Exposing Hollywood Elites'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 12, 2023 We had to read the title of the YouTube video more than once to comprehend the claim.
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Two white people wear orange jerseys in front of a sign that says "Bud Light Fan Camp Experience," with the NFL logo next to them. One of the people is holding Bud Light bears on platters.

NFL Ended Partnership With Bud Light, Banned Products From League Proceedings 'For Life'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 12, 2023 "As it should be," one person wrote.
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A video purportedly showed a Hamas militant in a paraglider flying into a high-voltage electric power line.

Video Shows Hamas Paraglider Crashing into Power Line and Bursting into Flames?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct. 12, 2023 "Hamas paraglider crashes into high-voltage electric power line and bursts into flames. Did he d ...
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