Is The Lake Michigan Dolphin Population On the Rise?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
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A viral video was heartwarming enough without the wildly false framing added to it.
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Gather 'round to hear the tale of the wombat hero ... or at least the wombat's big burrow.
Were 10,000 Camels Scheduled to Be Killed in Australia Amid Water Shortages?
Multiple websites and social media memes lamented a population-control strategy announced by authorities in South Australia amid drought and extreme heat in January 2020.
Is This a 3-Horned Ankole Cow in Uganda?
Ankole cattle are known for their over-sized horns.
Are Praying Mantis Eggs Commonly Found on Christmas Trees?
We'll say this: The praying mantis is not preying on humans in any way.
Do Sea Otters Rape Baby Seals?
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Are Koalas ‘Functionally Extinct’ Due to Bushfires in Australia?
An outdated claim that was widely questioned in the first place went viral amid emotional news.
Is This ‘Unicorn Puppy’ Real?
We'll decide this one by flipping a coin: tails or ... tails?
Is This a Carp with a Human Face?
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Can Wolf Eel Bite and Poison You After It’s Been Decapitated?
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Can the Snakehead Fish Survive on Land?
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Is Dr. Fauci Married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sister?
Sharing a first name is not the same as sharing an identity.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Did Melania Trump’s Dress Feature Drawings by Victims of Sexual Abuse?
First lady Melania Trump wore an Alexander McQueen dress to a Fourth of July event.
No, Ghislaine Maxwell Has Not Tested Positive for COVID-19 in Jail
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Is ‘James Maxwell Trump’ the Son of Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump?
We're going to need to see the long-form birth certificate.